Heat wave Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhit/ /ˈweɪv

HEET-wayv

UK

hˈiːt/ /wˈeɪv

HEET-wayv

Definition

A period of unusually hot weather, often lasting several days or more, much hotter than what is normal for the area.

Usage & Nuances

'Heat wave' is mainly used in news, weather reports, and daily conversation about climate. Often described with duration: 'a three-day heat wave'. Not used for short, hot afternoons—must last more than a day.

• Spanish: ola de calor
• Portuguese (BR): onda de calor
• Portuguese (PT): onda de calor
• Chinese (Simplified): 热浪
• Chinese (Traditional): 熱浪
• Hindi: लू की लहर
• Arabic: موجة حر
• Bengali: তাপপ্রবাহ
• Russian: жара - волна жары
• Japanese: 熱波
• Vietnamese: đợt nắng nóng
• Korean: 폭염
• Turkish: sıcak hava dalgası
• Urdu: گرمی کی لہر
• Indonesian: gelombang panas

Example Sentences

We bought an extra fan because of the heat wave.

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The city is experiencing a heat wave this week.

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During the heat wave, many people stayed indoors.

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A heat wave can be dangerous for the elderly.

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Last summer’s heat wave broke all the temperature records.

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Everybody at work was talking about the heat wave and how to stay cool.

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