American Sign Language: "microwave" The sign for "microwave" is very similar to signs based on the concept of "light." The "microwave" sign basically shows the microwaves being broadcast from the sides into the food in the middle. MICROWAVE: MICROWAVE (version): Sample sentence: "Do you prefer to use the stove or a microwave?" = YOU FAVORITE STOVE [bodyshift] MICROWAVE, WHICH? Notes: Some people just spell "MW." A cute joke sign I've seen for the sign "microwave" is to "wave" the tip of your pinkie up and down by flexing it at the smaller two knuckles. Geddit? A "micro" wave. (Ahem.) Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "microwave"

The sign for "microwave" is very similar to signs based on the concept of "light." The "microwave" sign basically shows the microwaves being broadcast from the sides into the food in the middle.

MICROWAVE:

MICROWAVE (version):

Sample sentence: "Do you prefer to use the stove or a microwave?"
= YOU FAVORITE STOVE [bodyshift] MICROWAVE, WHICH?

Notes:
Some people just spell "MW."

A cute joke sign I've seen for the sign "microwave" is to "wave" the tip of your pinkie up and down by flexing it at the smaller two knuckles. Geddit? A "micro" wave. (Ahem.)

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >