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'

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