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
  • Instead of a drawer, their baskets slide into tracks on each side of the oven cavity like the wire rack that comes with a toaster oven.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of toaster oven
Noun
  • For the microwave, place the ears on a plate and cover with a damp paper towel or plastic wrap.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
  • It's also equipped with an oven and induction cooktop, a microwave, a large farmhouse-style sink, a dishwasher, and a full-size fridge/freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Instead of managing an entire meal, planning for just dessert and drinks frees you up to tidy the house or relax without standing over a stove for hours before guests arrive.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Massey was sitting on the couch and got up to remove a pot of water from the stove.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Its curved flame lines the back of the oven and generates impressive heat.
    — Olivia Tarantino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer the sheet pans to the center racks of the oven and bake until the cookies are golden brown and soft in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • Transfer to the broiler and cook until browned on the first side, 7 to 10 minutes.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Cover until the cheese is melted, or place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes.
    — Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • Behind the scenes, five toaster companies might have bid on what the agent sees.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Toaster The heat your stove emits can damage sensitive components and plastic parts in your toaster.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • The menu, curated by coffee roaster and head drink maker Austin Debrewer, includes the typical lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, along with lemonades, matcha, teas and energy drinks.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Waterbird previously used coffee beans from Repetition Coffee, a roaster out of Lawrence.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of roaster

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