Microwave
Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv/
Microwave (noun)
- A machine that cooks or heats food quickly using electromagnetic waves.
- A type of electromagnetic wave used in cooking and communication.
Examples
- The microwave heats food quickly.
- She bought a new microwave for the kitchen.
Common collocations: microwave oven, use a microwave, microwave safe, microwave radiation, microwave frequency
Microwave (verb)
- To heat or cook food using a microwave oven.
Examples
- She microwaves the leftovers for lunch.
- Microwave the soup for two minutes.