microwave
Translation
microwave, microwave oven
Examples
I heated my lunch in the microwave.
I heated my lunch in the microwave.
Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation.
Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) microwave (an oven) an electric oven that heats food with microwaves I heated my lunch in the microwave.
((a/the)) microwave (a wave) a type of electromagnetic wave Microwaves are used in communication.
Similar Words
Synonyms (for the oven): microwave oven, oven
Etymology
From 'micro-' (small) + 'wave'. It refers to the short electromagnetic waves used to heat food.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a machine that uses 'micro waves' to heat food.