microwave oven

/ˌmaɪkrəˈweɪv ˌʌvən/
/ˈmaɪkrəʊweɪv ˈʌvɛn/
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Other forms: microwave ovens

Definitions of microwave oven
  1. noun
    a kitchen appliance that uses electromagnetic energy to heat and cook food
    synonyms: microwave
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    type of:
    kitchen appliance
    a home appliance used in preparing food
Pronunciation
US
/ˌmaɪkrəˈweɪv ˌʌvən/
UK
/ˈmaɪkrəʊweɪv ˈʌvɛn/
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