The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Advances at the lab contributed to radar systems, microwave ovens, jet engines and nuclear reactors, said Maury Fey, who worked there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2025
The list now includes items like microwave ovens, dishwashers, rice cookers and water purifiers.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
"From the familiar hum of microwave ovens to the vast reach of satellite communication, these integral components have traditionally been made from metals like silver, brass and copper."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
And the vents commonly installed in microwave ovens above gas burners essentially just circulate the benzene emissions, Jackson said.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 22, 2023
I wish we had one of those microwave ovens.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
