Definition of microwave
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a comparatively short electromagnetic wave
especially
: one between about one millimeter and one meter in wavelength
2
: microwave oven
microwave
verb
microwaved; microwaving; microwaves
Definition of microwave (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cook or heat in a microwave oven
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The first known use of microwave was in 1931
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