Cool MateMeaning of Heatwave
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often with high humidity.
In simple words: A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
Heatwave in a sentence
- The heatwave made everyone seek refuge in air-conditioned buildings.
- During the summer heatwave, temperatures soared above 40°C.
- Health authorities warn about the dangers of the current heatwave.
- Farmers are concerned about crop yields during the heatwave.
- The last heatwave broke several temperature records.
How to use Heatwave
Used in weather reports and discussions. Common in summer contexts; less formal in casual speech.
Grammar pattern
noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'wave' of heat washing over you during summer.
Related words
Collocations with Heatwave
- extreme heatwave
- summer heatwave
- unexpected heatwave
Synonyms for Heatwave
- hot spell
- warm period
- high temperature spell
Common mistakes with Heatwave
- Confused with 'heat' which refers to temperature, not a period.
- Using 'heatwave' in winter contexts, which is incorrect.
- Mispronouncing or misspelling the word due to unfamiliarity.
Heatwave appears in
Heatwave in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
موجة حر
فترة طويلة من الطقس الحار بشكل مفرط.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাপপ্রবাহ
অতিরিক্ত গরম আবহাওয়ার দীর্ঘ সময় ধরে চলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Hitzewelle
Eine lange Zeit mit extrem heißem Wetter.
- SpanishEspañol
Ola de calor
Un período prolongado de clima excesivamente caluroso.
- Persianفارسی
موج گرما
یک دوره طولانی از هوای بسیار گرم.
- FrenchFrançais
Vague de chaleur
Une période prolongée de temps excessivement chaud.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लू
बहुत ज़्यादा गर्मी का लंबा दौर।
- ItalianItaliano
Ondata di caldo
Un periodo prolungato di tempo eccessivamente caldo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Onda de calor
Um período prolongado de tempo excessivamente quente.
- RussianРусский
Жара, аномальная жара
Длительный период очень жаркой погоды.
- Urduاردو
شدید گرمی کی لہر
موسم گرما میں بہت زیادہ گرمی کا ایک طویل دورانیہ۔
- Chinese中文
热浪
一段持续的酷热天气。
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- DroughtB2
A prolonged dry period with insufficient rainfall.
- BatteryB1
a device that is placed inside a car engine, clock, radio, etc. and that produces the electricity that makes it work
- CoalB1
a hard black mineral that is found below the ground and burnt to produce heat
- FloodB1
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
- GasA2
any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid, for example hydrogen or oxygen
- HurricaneB1
a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean
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Frequently asked questions about Heatwave
What does Heatwave mean?
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
What is the definition of Heatwave?
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often with high humidity.
How do you use Heatwave in a sentence?
The heatwave made everyone seek refuge in air-conditioned buildings.
Can you give another example of Heatwave?
During the summer heatwave, temperatures soared above 40°C.
What are synonyms for Heatwave?
Common alternatives include hot spell, warm period, high temperature spell.
What words go with Heatwave?
It commonly pairs with extreme heatwave, summer heatwave, unexpected heatwave.
What are common mistakes when using Heatwave?
Confused with 'heat' which refers to temperature, not a period. Using 'heatwave' in winter contexts, which is incorrect. Mispronouncing or misspelling the word due to unfamiliarity.
How do you pronounce Heatwave?
US: //ˈhiːtweɪv//, UK: //ˈhiːtweɪv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Heatwave?
Used in weather reports and discussions. Common in summer contexts; less formal in casual speech.