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Heatwave: meaning, definitions and examples

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heatwave

 

[ หˆhiหtหŒweษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

Synonyms

heat spell, heat wave, hot spell.

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Word Description / Examples
heatwave

Describing an extended period of excessively hot weather, generally lasting several days to weeks.

  • The city issued a heatwave warning due to the upcoming temperature rise
  • Many people struggled to stay cool during the heatwave
heat spell

Talking about a relatively short period of hot weather, typically lasting a few days.

  • We weren't expecting the heat spell this early in the season
  • The crops suffered during the unexpected heat spell
hot spell

Describing a short, often sudden, period of particularly hot weather.

  • We're experiencing a hot spell, so make sure to stay hydrated
  • This sudden hot spell has everyone turning on their air conditioners
heat wave

A variant spelling of 'heatwave', suitable in the same situations describing a prolonged period of hot weather.

  • The heat wave caused water shortages throughout the region
  • Schools were closed due to the intense heat wave

Examples of usage

  • The heatwave in the summer of 2021 led to record-breaking temperatures.
  • During a heatwave, it is important to stay hydrated and seek shelter from the sun.
  • Many countries implement heatwave warning systems to protect vulnerable populations.
  • The heatwave caused a spike in electricity usage as people tried to cool down their homes.
  • Extreme heatwaves can have serious health implications, especially for the elderly and young children.

Translations

Translations of the word "heatwave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น onda de calor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hitzewelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gelombang panas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฟะปะพะฒะฐ ั…ะฒะธะปั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fala upaล‚รณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†ฑๆณข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vague de chaleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ola de calor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑcak hava dalgasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ดํŒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฌุฉ ุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlna veder

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlna horรบฤav

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒญๆตช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vroฤinski val

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hitabylgja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฟั‚ะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒฎแƒ˜แƒก แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ isti hava dalฤŸasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ola de calor

Etymology

The term 'heatwave' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'heat' and 'wave' to describe a period of exceptionally hot weather. Heatwaves have been recorded throughout history, with notable events causing significant impacts on communities and ecosystems. With the increasing effects of climate change, heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense, emphasizing the need for effective heatwave preparedness and response strategies.

See also: heat, heated, heater, heating.