Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heatwave
noun
/ˈhiːtweɪv/
Definition
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.
Examples
- During the summer, the city experienced a severe heatwave that led to health warnings.
- The heatwave caused many people to seek refuge in air-conditioned places.
- Farmers reported crop losses due to the extreme conditions of the heatwave.
Meaning
Heatwaves occur when a region experiences temperatures significantly above the average for a specific time of year, often lasting for several days or longer.
Synonyms
- heat spell
- hot spell
- warm spell
