English Explanatory Dictionary

heatwave

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of heat wave (“period of exceptionally hot weather”)
  2. A heat haze.

Pronunciation

/ˈhitˌweɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-heatwave.wav

Word forms

heatwave heatwaves

Etymology

From heat + wave.

Antonyms

cold spell cold wave
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