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Microwaved Meaning in English

word · lemma: microwave

ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌweɪvd
MY-kroh-wayvd
mˈaɪkɹəʊwˌeɪvd
MY-kruh-wayvd

Definition

Heated or cooked using a microwave oven. Often describes food that has been prepared or reheated this way.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used for food. Neutral formality. Common phrases: 'microwaved meal', 'microwaved leftovers'. Sometimes implies less freshness or quality compared to freshly cooked. Not used as a noun.

Example Sentences

She ate a microwaved dinner last night.

basic

The soup was microwaved for two minutes.

basic

He doesn't like microwaved vegetables.

basic

All that's left is some microwaved pizza from yesterday.

natural

This tastes like a microwaved meal, not homemade.

natural

Don't mind the microwaved coffee—it's still hot!

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