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noun

Definition of microwave

as in stove

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verb

as in to heat

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Noun

Microwave Thawing An even faster method is thawing meat in the microwave using the defrost setting. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Even better, the versatile set is microwave safe and can also be used in the dishwasher, fridge, oven, and freezer. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

Show of hands, how many of our kids have tried to microwave aluminum foil? — Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 7 June 2026 From sterilizing to microwaving to knowing when to replace a bottle, these are the questions parents most commonly ask after making the switch. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for microwave

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Noun

Concentrations were generally highest immediately beside the stove and near the updraft of the smoke-clearing ventilation hoods, where cooks and chefs are typically working.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
After 30 minutes of ordinary gas stove use, nitrogen dioxide levels in more than half of kitchens rose above 100 ppb, the threshold used in the EPA’s one-hour outdoor air standard.

— Carol J. Williams, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of stove

Verb

Since the early 20th century, dairy producers in the US have briefly heated milk to kill the array of dangerous pathogens that naturally dwell in and around cattle and can easily migrate into milk.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
The group estimated that the average cost to heat a home with oil would jump about 50% this winter, to $2,627 from $1,749 last year.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

Noun

The Morrison Grill is a fantastic in-house dining option and home to one of the first Josper Grills in Ireland—a combined charcoal grill and oven that can reach temperatures of 932°F.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Place the bread cheese and the crostini on separate racks in the oven.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of oven

Verb

Shawn, his parents, and the stranger were sitting around the dining table, their bowls of rice steaming before them, when the knock came.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
As America steams headlong into November, working-class folks are still at loggerheads with its political class.

— Jim Beaugez, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of steam

Noun

This toaster trades your MacKenzie-Childs classic black-and-white check print for a bold red-and-white pattern in the brand’s signature brushstroke style.

— Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
One of Mercury’s most thoughtful gestures, Mack says, was when the singer visited his home and discovered that their toaster only handled four slices at a time.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of toaster

Noun

Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Press the lip down to prevent it from reaching the broiler flames.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of broiler

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

Noun

The kitchenette includes space for a small refrigerator, a sink, and a microwave oven.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
The researchers noted a few limitations to their study results, namely that the experiments were performed at a laboratory scale with a domestic microwave oven, which might not match the results at a larger scale with industrial microwaves.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 17 June 2026

Definition of microwave oven

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