microwave
A microwave is a common kitchen appliance used to cook or heat food very quickly using electromagnetic waves. It is mostly used for reheating leftovers, defrosting frozen items, or making quick meals.
Exemplos
3 de 5I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!
Quiz rápido
If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: microwave
Exemplos
I will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
everydayI will heat my cold coffee in the microwave for thirty seconds.
All residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
formalAll residents are requested to clean the microwave after each use.
Just zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
informalJust zap that pizza in the microwave if it is cold.
The microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.
academicThe microwave oven revolutionized domestic food preparation in the late 20th century.
The company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.
businessThe company breakroom features two new microwaves for staff use.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
nuke it
to cook something in the microwave
microwave-safe
safe to be used in a microwave
pop it in the microwave
quickly put something in the microwave
Frequentemente confundido com
A microphone is used for recording sound, while a microwave is used for cooking food.
A microchip is a tiny electronic component, not a kitchen appliance.
Notas de uso
The word can be used as a noun for the machine or as a verb meaning to cook food in that machine. In casual English, 'microwave' is much more common than the full term 'microwave oven'.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget to check if a container is 'microwave-safe' before using it. Some learners confuse the verb form and say 'heat it with the microwave' instead of 'microwave it' or 'heat it in the microwave'.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'micro' (small) and 'wave' (energy). It uses small energy waves to make your food hot fast!
Origem da palavra
Derived from the prefix 'micro-' meaning small and 'wave', referring to the short electromagnetic wavelengths used by the device.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western countries, the microwave is an essential household item for busy families and individuals who rely on quick meal preparation.
Quiz rápido
If your soup is cold, you can put it in the ________ for one minute.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: microwave
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