superwave

noun

su·​per·​wave ˌsü-pər-ˈwāv How to pronounce superwave (audio)
plural superwaves
: a wave that is much larger than usual or expected : an extremely large wave
Whipped together by a storm, traveling at different speeds, waves may combine in superwavesLeonard Engel

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That pattern can be seen over and over; women’s employment opportunities decline with each passing wave of infection, most notably following the winter omicron superwave. Liz Elting, Forbes, 27 June 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1887, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of superwave was in 1887

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“Superwave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superwave. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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