heat exhaustion

noun

: a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and profuse sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment

called also heat prostration

compare heatstroke

Examples of heat exhaustion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. —Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024

If a pet is exhibiting signs of heat exhaustion, Dr. Brooks said the best thing to do is cool them off with cool water from the sink or hose. —Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 19 June 2024

Knowing power grids will likely be taxed by an uptick in air-conditioning use in the next few days, utility companies are letting people know who to call if their power goes out, and city agencies are reminding people how to watch out for signs of heat exhaustion in themselves, others, and pets. —James Skoufis, New York Daily News, 19 June 2024

And labored breathing in dogs could be a sign of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. —Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 18 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

heat exhaustion

noun

: a condition marked by weakness, nausea, dizziness, and much sweating that results from physical exertion in a hot environment

called also heat prostration

compare heat stroke

Medical Definition

heat exhaustion

noun

: a condition characterized by faintness or fainting, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, headache, and profuse sweating and resulting from physical exertion in a hot environment

called also heat prostration

compare heatstroke