Microwave oven

Pronunciation: /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv ˈəvən/

Microwave oven (noun)

  1. A kitchen appliance that heats and cooks food using microwave energy, usually faster than a normal oven.

Examples

  • I use a microwave oven for quick food heating.
  • A microwave oven helps you warm leftovers for quick food heating.