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Definition of microwave
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
: microwave oven
microwave
verb
microwaved;
microwaving;
microwaves
Definition of microwave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
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Other Words from microwave
Verb
microwavable
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of microwave in a Sentence
Noun
The apartment came with a microwave.Verb
microwave a bowl of soupRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The old woman and the war veteran and the couples, and at last the tweaker with the cats and the charred bedroom, slowly filling up with identical futons like a bag of microwave popcorn. — J. Robert Lennon, The New Yorker, "The Loop," 19 Aug. 2019 The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission uses several instruments – including a precipitation radar, microwave imager, visible and infrared scanner – to estimate rainfall. — Aondover Tarhule, The Conversation, "We use satellites to measure water scarcity," 13 Aug. 2019 These instruments are microwave sounders, developed by Northrop Grumman for NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System. — Hal Bernton, The Seattle Times, "High-stakes dispute turns nasty, pits 5G technology against weather forecasting," 6 Aug. 2019 There has been speculation the U.S. diplomats, and some from Canada, were attacked by a weapon or device such as a microwave beam or sonic waves, but there is no confirmation. — The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Other voices: Brain trauma on the ‘friendly island’," 2 Aug. 2019 For those live broadcasts, images from the lunar surface some 200,000 miles away were relayed through various microwave towers and satellites back to Houston Mission Control. — Liz Cantrell, Town & Country, "The Apollo 11 Moon Landing Tapes Could Sell for $1 Million at Sotheby's," 19 July 2019 The galaxies emit microwave energy that will help us learn how matter and energy has evolved over time. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "UCSD gets $20M gift to operate Simons Observatory in Chile to explore early universe," 9 July 2019 The seven towers range in height from 115 feet tall to 150 feet tall and will be outfitted with various communication antennas as well as microwave dishes. — Jeff Forward, Houston Chronicle, "New Woodlands Fire Department communications towers on schedule for August completion," 26 June 2019 Whether it’s using their cap space to sign Kemba Walker or Jimmy Butler or whoever, the Golden State injuries have given the Lakers this last, best opportunity to build a microwave contender around James as his prime years expire. — Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, "Opinion: LeBron James gets what he wanted as Lakers make move for Anthony Davis," 16 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
To cook, microwave the papadums one at a time for 40-60 seconds until puffed and slightly browned. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Curry Gazpacho," 14 Aug. 2019 Do not microwave, which will heat the ingredients unevenly. — Gemma Tarlach, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Bounty of the bees extends far beyond honey for your tea - to lotions, balms and even drinks," 16 July 2019 Within its iconic retro yellow packaging, this instant curry mix is a household favorite for making huge batches to be frozen and microwaved as needed. — Dami Lee, latimes.com, "Yakult, ramen or Asian pears: What does your H Mart purchase say about you?," 1 July 2019 Other appliances in the vast kitchen include a Cove dishwasher and a Wolf convection steam oven, which is an alternative to microwave cooking and reheating. — oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams: A new farmhouse with his and her sheds rises in Wilsonville," 1 Aug. 2019 Of course, microwaving grits is not something everyone likes to do. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Jacksonville Beach Restaurant Debuts Its Own Line of Microwavable Grits," 26 July 2019 Add the beans and continue to microwave on high 2 minutes. — Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "A little touch of France makes this recipe for fish that much better," 15 July 2019 Briefly microwaving corn brightens it and helps you more easily remove the ears’ husk and silks. — Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "For lazy summer days, this corn, tomato and tortilla-chip salad does all the work for you," 15 July 2019 And while John Dorsey may have microwaved the process a little bit, the team has anchors at the three most important positions in football, all under 25: Mayfield (24), Myles Garrett (23) and Denzel Ward (22). — Conor Orr, SI.com, "Five Teams Entering Their Super Bowl Window," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'microwave.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for microwave
microwave
noun
English Language Learners Definition of microwave
(Entry 1 of 2)
physics
: a very short wave of electromagnetic energy
microwave
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of microwave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cook or heat (food) in a microwave oven
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microwave
noun
mi·cro·wave
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Kids Definition of microwave
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a radio wave between one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
: microwave oven
microwave
verb
microwaved;
microwaving
Kids Definition of microwave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
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Medical Definition of microwave
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about 1 millimeter and 1 meter in wavelength