heatwave
nounUK /ˈhiːt.weɪv/
US /ˈhiːt.weɪv/
A heatwave is a long time when the weather is very, very hot.
We stayed inside during the heatwave and drank lots of water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A period of unusually hot weather that can be dangerous to health.
The heatwave sent temperatures above 40 degrees for a week.
3. A sudden, intense burst of heat from a device or source.
A heatwave blasted from the open oven door.
4. A wave of strong popular excitement or activity.
A heatwave of interest swept through the town after the concert.