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microwave

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv]

Word

Learn how to use microwave in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “cooking appliance”

(noun) a microwave is a machine used in the kitchen to heat or cook food very quickly using microwave radiation. It's like a magic box that makes food hot in a few minutes.

Example

I used the microwave to heat my leftovers for dinner.

Example

I didn’t use the microwave because we wanted fresh food, not reheated.

Example

Can you use the microwave to cook popcorn?

Context: “cooking”

(verb) to microwave something means to heat it up in a microwave machine. It's a quick way to make food hot.

Example

I will microwave the soup for one minute until it’s warm.

Example

She chose not to microwave the pizza because she preferred it cold.

Example

Do you want to microwave that dinner plate?

How to pronounce microwave

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.weɪv]

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