English

microwave

ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv, ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv, ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv, ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv
Meaning: an electric oven that uses waves of energy to cook or heat food quickly
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈmaɪkrəˌweɪv, ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv, ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv

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Example sentences

You can heat up the soup in the microwave.
You can heat up the soup in the microwave.
You can cook the turkey in a conventional oven or use a microwave.
You can cook the turkey in a conventional oven or use a microwave.
Zap the leftovers in the microwave for two minutes.
Zap the leftovers in the microwave for two minutes.
You can heat up the leftovers in the microwave.
You can heat up the leftovers in the microwave.

Usage Notes

Short for 'microwave oven'. It's a common kitchen appliance for quick cooking or reheating.

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