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microwave Synonyms

Another word for microwave

Choosing another word for microwave depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A common kitchen appliance that cooks or heats food quickly using high-frequency electromagnetic waves.

Usage Example

"I reheated yesterday's leftover pasta in the microwave oven for a quick lunch."

Strongest
microwave oven
Strong
micro

• verb (Context 2)

To cook, heat, or thaw (food or beverages) rapidly in a microwave oven.

Usage Example

"She microwaved the frozen vegetables for three minutes before serving them with the roast."

Strongest
nuke
zap
Strong
reheat
warm up

Opposites of microwave

The opposite of microwave shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

freeze
chill
See all opposites of microwave

• Nearby Words

microskirt
microtiter
microwavable
microwave
microwaveable
microwinery
mid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Microwave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/microwave
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