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microwave oven

noun

Definition of microwave oven

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

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Noun

For several slices, an oven or toaster oven is more convenient.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of toaster oven

Noun

There’s a kitchenette with a microwave and mini fridge, which comes in handy as there is no on-site restaurant.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Transfer your dish soap into a spray bottle, then heat up your vinegar in the microwave for about 30 seconds before adding it to the spray bottle.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of microwave

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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

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

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

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

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

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