Synonyms for

Microwave

Verb / ˈmaɪkrʌˌweɪv / Another word for microwave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A microwave is an electric oven that uses microwaves to cook or heat food quickly.

Synonyms & similar words

zap nuke microwaveoven microcook oven stove range cooktop grill toaster broiler rotisserie heater warmer zapper nuker wave beam ray energy

Synonyms by register

Formal

radiant heater electromagnetic oven

Informal

nuker zap box

Antonyms

cold freeze chill refrigerate cool

Common collocations

  • microwave oven
  • microwave popcorn
  • microwave meal
  • microwave radiation
  • microwave technology
  • microwave heating
  • microwave energy

Word family

noun microwave
verb microwave

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun referring to the appliance, but also commonly used as a verb for the action of heating food in such an appliance.

Example sentences

  1. I cooked my popcorn in the microwave.
  2. My mom uses the microwave to defrost meat.
  3. We warmed up our dinner in the microwave.
  4. The microwave made a loud noise when it finished heating up the food.
  5. I put my coffee in the microwave to heat it up.

Quotes

  • I put instant coffee in a microwave oven and almost went back in time.
  • I'm so old, I remember when a microwave and dishwasher were cutting-edge technology.
  • I'm a great cook. But I'm not a great microwave cook.

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