Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
microwave
noun
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv/
Definition
A microwave is a kitchen appliance that cooks or heats food using electromagnetic radiation in the microwave spectrum.
Examples
- She warmed up her leftovers in the microwave.
- The recipe calls for using a microwave to melt the chocolate.
- He set the timer on the microwave for two minutes.
Meaning
The term ‘microwave’ refers to both the type of electromagnetic radiation and the appliance that utilizes this form of energy to prepare food quickly.
Synonyms
- Microwave oven
- Wave oven
- Microwave cooker