microwave

Definition

  • noun: a very short wave of electromagnetic energy
  • noun: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
  • verb: to cook or heat (food) in a microwave oven
  • verb: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: nuke

Examples

  • He heated up his soup in a 'microwavable' bowl. [=a bowl that can be safely used in a microwave oven]

  • The apartment came with a 'microwave'.

  • antennas for detecting 'microwaves'

Movie quotes

  • (..) When I form my empire, the first thing I'll do is rid the world of witches. Well, when you're back in your bottle, the first thing I'm gonna do is put you in the microwave. How do you like that? Think she can scare me. They're still asleep? Have you tried smelling salts? It won't work. Trust me. (..)
    2004 TvShow: Charmed Title: I Dream of Phoebe Season: 6 Episode 15