zapper

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Meaning · English

A microwave oven.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I hate to spoil your microwave testimonial, but they were actually cooked in the regular oven this morning and just re-heated in the zapper.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “zapper” mean?

A microwave oven.

Is “zapper” formal or informal?

zapper is generally slang.