Definition

Describes food or containers that can be safely cooked or heated in a microwave oven.

Example

This dish is microwavable, so you can heat it up quickly in the microwave.

Conversation

Have you tried those microwavable meals from the store?

Yeah, they're super convenient for busy days!

I love how quickly you can prepare them.

Exactly! Just a few minutes in the microwave, and dinner is ready.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microwavable → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "wave" (from Old English "wafian", meaning to wave or move). The suffix "-able" (meaning capable of) indicates that something can be done. Thus, "microwavable" refers to something that can be heated using small waves of energy, specifically in a microwave oven.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') waves ('wave') that can heat food — that's why microwavable means something that can be heated in a microwave.

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