microwave

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   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. 2
   verb

   cook or heat in a microwave oven

   You can microwave the leftovers

3. 3
   noun

   An electromagnetic wave with wavelength between that of infrared light and radio waves.

   Many radar systems use a combination of radio waves and microwaves.

4. 4
   noun

   Ellipsis of microwave oven.

   Just put it in the microwave for 30 seconds and it's ready to eat.

5. 5
   verb

   To cook (something) in a microwave oven.

   A vengeful mother-of-three has been jailed for 168 days after being convicted of killing a neighbour's kitten by microwaving the 10-week-old pet.

6. 6
   noun

   kitchen appliance that cooks food by passing an electromagnetic wave through it

7. 7
   verb

   To provide minimal preparation for implementation, deeming full or extensive preparation as unnecessary.

Etymology

From micro- + wave.