word
Microwave
MY-kruh-wayv
/ˈmaɪkrʌˌweɪv/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
microwave
Dictionary meaning
Kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it.
Examples
- Used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data.
- You can microwave the leftovers.
Synonyms: microwave oven
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