: having a wavelike form or outline: such as
a
: having wavy lines of color : watered
waved cloth
b
: marked by undulations : curving
the waved cutting edge of a bread knife

Examples of waved in a Sentence

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Some waved flags, some rode on shoulders and, over the noise, dozens tried in vain to call back home where the sun was just rising. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 July 2025 Large trucks carried the on-display coffins through the heart of Tehran as crowds dressed in black and waved flags. Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025 Among the many waved and gelled hairstyles, Simone Biles and Bad Bunny also championed the look. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 May 2025 The dress was not complete without Saldaña’s waved hair, styled by Aviva Perea and Cassie Russek. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025 With the event coming on the eve of Palm Sunday, many waved palm fronds. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025 Ryan accessorized the look with jewels by Briony Raymond and soft waved hair. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 Attendees donned Mexican flags and waved signs that opposed Trump and immigration authorities. Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 12 Feb. 2025 Equally as breezy were Cate Blanchett’s loosely waved bob, as well as Jodi Foster’s. James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waved was in 1599

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“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waved. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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