heat wave

noun

: a period of unusually hot weather

Examples of heat wave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Non-urgent tasks would have to be postponed during heat waves. Janet Wilson, USA TODAY, 27 June 2024 Any rainfall will ultimately be beneficial for the region, which dried out after being scorched by an intense heat wave last week. Mary Gilbert, CNN, 26 June 2024 This advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. During heat waves, consider the following tips from the NWS • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids. Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2024 Listen to this article A railroad bridge collapsed during flooding in the Midwestern U.S. that has forced water rescues, led to evacuations, caused at least one death and brought additional misery during a vast and stubborn heat wave. John Hanna, Twin Cities, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for heat wave 

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Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heat wave was in 1893

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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20wave. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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heat wave

noun
: a period of unusually hot weather

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