microwaves

Cultural  

1. Electromagnetic waves with a wavelength on the order of a few inches. Microwaves are longer than infrared radiation and shorter than radio waves. Microwaves are used extensively for communication, both in satellite television and for the transmission of long-distance telephone signals. In a microwave oven, food is cooked by the heat generated when the water in the food absorbs microwaves.

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Example Sentences

Because microwaves generate heat throughout the food, they promote vapor formation and help maintain internal pressure that keeps oil from being absorbed as easily.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

So ubiquitous are highly processed, highly palatable victuals for children that microwaves are now fitted with special settings to heat them up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Remember: home microwaves didn’t destroy the fast-food business.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Wood said he tends to focus on electrical equipment - such as microwaves and kettles - as well as fixing laptops and has repaired around 50 appliances so far.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Reading about galaxies and cosmic microwaves helps me to breathe more easily.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan