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microwave

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noun

mi·​cro·​wave ˈmī-krō-ˌwāv How to pronounce microwave (audio)
often attributive
1
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially : one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2

microwave

2 of 2

verb

microwaved; microwaving; microwaves

transitive verb

: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
microwavable adjective
or microwaveable

Example Sentences

Noun The apartment came with a microwave. Verb microwave a bowl of soup
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Microwavable bowl holders can come in handy for removing hot bowls from the microwave. Chris Smith, BGR, 16 Sep. 2022 About 1,000 structures in Placer County were in jeopardy — including dams, transmission lines, a hydroelectric powerhouse and cellular and microwave transmission towers, according to a statement from Cal Fire. Joel Umanzor, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Sep. 2022 So save the microwave for woody herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano rather than more delicate herbs like basil and parsley. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 People often look to the microwave when wondering how to defrost chicken the quickest way possible. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 27 Aug. 2022 The corn will be hot so use oven mitts or a towel to remove it from the microwave. Susan Selasky, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 It’s a small club but members cite benefits like being spared distracting small talk and weird-smelling food wafting from the microwave. Katherine Bindley, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Green salad, for serving Remove the bowl from the microwave and whisk in the Cajun seasoning, oil, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper and salt until a smooth, red paste forms. Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Melt chocolate, whipping cream and half-and-half into microwave on low until chocolate is melted. The Courier-Journal, 17 Aug. 2022
Verb
Place herbs in a single layer between two paper towels; microwave 1 minute, testing for dryness every 20 seconds. Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022 This eco-friendly vessel works for hot or cold beverages, is dishwasher and microwave safe, and durable enough to last a lifetime. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022 Step 2Place white chocolate in a microwavable bowl, and microwave 30 to 40 seconds on high, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 If your peanut butter is firm and not blending, microwave the mixture for 30 seconds and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 25 July 2022 If your peanut butter is firm and not blending, microwave the mixture for 30 seconds and whisk until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 July 2022 Step 5Place jam in a microwavable bowl, and microwave on high just until jam becomes more liquid (but not hot), 10 to 20 seconds. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 31 July 2022 Run under water, microwave on high for 2 minutes, let cool slightly and then cut the stalk end off through the first row of kernels. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 Case in point, her baby blue microwave that matches her apartment theme to a tee. Essence, 18 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1931, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microwave was in 1931

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