microwave
Translation
microwave, microwave oven
Examples
I heated the soup in the microwave.
I heated the soup in the microwave.
Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) microwave to heat (sth.) I heated the soup in the microwave.
((a/the)) microwave as a type of wave Mobile phones use microwaves.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oven, cooker (for the appliance)
Etymology
From 'micro-' (small) + 'wave'. It refers to a very short electromagnetic wave.
Memory Tips
Think of a machine that cooks food with 'micro' (small) 'waves'.