microwave meaning and definition

MICROWAVE noun

Definition of microwave (noun)

1. a short electromagnetic wave (longer than infrared but shorter than radio waves); used for radar and microwave ovens and for transmitting telephone, facsimile, video and data
2. kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it; heat results from the absorption of energy by the water molecules in the food
   • synonyms: microwave oven

MICROWAVE verb

Definition of microwave (verb)

1. cook or heat in a microwave oven
   • "You can microwave the leftovers"
   • synonyms: micro-cook, nuke, zap