Heatwave

//ˈhitˌweɪv// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of heat wave (“period of exceptionally hot weather”) alt-of, alternative

    "Various parts of the world have been experiencing heatwaves and on Thursday the EU’s climate monitoring service said the world had experienced its hottest June on record last month. […] In parts of China, an enduring heatwave has continued, with temperatures reaching above 35C."

  2. 2
    A heat haze.

    "On a hot summer's day, one can literally see heatwaves shimmering off the surfaces of inanimate objects."

Etymology

From heat + wave.

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