B2nounfoodhome
US/ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv/
UK/ˈmaɪ.krə.weɪv/
an oven that cooks or heats food very quickly using invisible waves of energy
In context
Just heat the leftover rice in the microwave for two minutes.
Never put metal forks or foil in a microwave.
There is always a queue for the office microwave at lunchtime.
Words that go with microwave
noun + noun
- microwave ovenMost student rooms have a small fridge and a microwave oven.
- microwave mealI'm too tired to cook, so it's a microwave meal tonight.
- microwave popcornWe made microwave popcorn and watched a film.
- microwave dinnerHe lives on microwave dinners when his wife is away.
- microwave radiationThe metal door stops microwave radiation from escaping.
verb + preposition
- heat in the microwaveHeat the soup in the microwave until it is hot.