microwave
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/ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/
noun
R
An oven that uses waves to cook or heat food fast.
I use the microwave to warm up leftovers quickly.
R
A type of wave used in cooking and communication.
The microwave in the oven helps cook food evenly.
verb
R
To cook or heat food in a microwave oven.
You can microwave the popcorn for two minutes.
translation
An oven that uses waves to cook or heat food fast.; A type of wave used in cooking and communication.
To cook or heat food in a microwave oven.
Word Forms
3rd Present
microwaves
Past
microwaved
Perfect
microwaved
Progressive
microwaving
Plural
microwaves