microwave oven

noun

Definition of microwave ovennext
as in toaster oven

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Recent Examples of microwave oven In practical terms, more direct exposure would come from using a hair dryer in the morning or waiting in front of a microwave oven for your popcorn to finish. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 The kitchen is equipped with a fridge/freezer, an induction cooktop, a microwave oven, and a sink. — Adam Williams march 27, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026 The inspector also made note of an unspecified issue related to the cleanliness of the door handles, the interior of the coolers, the cooler shelves, the shelving, microwave ovens and food containers. — Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 11 Mar. 2026 This peculiar event led to the discovery of the microwave oven. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave oven
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microwave oven
  1. toaster oven
  2. microwave
  3. stove
  4. oven
  5. broiler
  6. toaster
  7. roaster
Noun
  • Several surfaces were dirty with sugar residue, grime and syrup, including a back counter, a large mixer and a toaster oven.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those who own the toaster oven are encouraged to stop using it immediately and contact Panasonic for a full refund.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of toaster oven
Noun
  • The researchers tackled this using parametric pumping, in which an external microwave signal supplies energy to magnetic waves through nonlinear interactions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The microwave and can opener were dirty, a cooler wasn’t working properly and some boxes of food were stored on the ground.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • The previous owners’ blue kitchen would have to go, but Appleton and Rafter preserved the island’s stone top, the window shutters, and the black Aga stove—a staple of an English country house.
    — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The kitchen became even hotter whenever the family cooked on the gas stove.
    — Destenie Nock, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Food and drink Portuguese cuisine is at the core of the culinary offering here—even handmade pizzas emerge from the wood-oven, topped with figs, smoked tuna, or Iberian pork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • For a smokier taste, toss the tomato, bell pepper, and onion in a little bit of oil and roast in an oven at 425 degrees for about 15 minutes.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Step 5 Broil until pasta edges and feta pieces are starting to brown, 5–10 minutes (depending on your broiler; watch carefully as broilers vary in their intensity).
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier models suggested the effect would have resembled a worldwide broiler that was potentially deadly to exposed, thin-skinned animals, but not powerful enough to ignite vegetation across the globe.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Gluten-free diners should opt to not toast their bagel because the toaster is shared with full-gluten bagels.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Martha Stewart Electric Toaster Designed with a slim, space-saving profile, this streamlined toaster fits seamlessly into any kitchen.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • In a collaboration with a local coffee roaster that’s also informed by his Hmong heritage, Minneapolis chef Yia Vang developed this earthy, spicy steak rub.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 25 July 2026
  • The Holopireks found a coffee roaster, Foxen Coffee out of Monett, to use in the shop for both hot and iced beverages.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Definition of roaster

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