Wave Definition & Meaning
wave
- noun
- one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
- a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon; "a wave of settlers"; "troops advancing in waves"
- (physics) a movement up and down or back and forth
- something that rises rapidly; "a wave of emotion swept over him"; "there was a sudden wave of buying before the market closed"; "a wave of conservatism in the country led by the hard right"
- the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
- a hairdo that creates undulations in the hair
- an undulating curve
- a persistent and widespread unusual weather condition (especially of unusual temperatures); "a heat wave"
- a member of the women's reserve of the United States Navy; originally organized during World War II but now no longer a separate branch
- verb
- signal with the hands or nod; "She waved to her friends"; "He waved his hand hospitably"
- move or swing back and forth; "She waved her gun"
- move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion; "The curtains undulated"; "the waves rolled towards the beach"
- twist or roll into coils or ringlets; "curl my hair, please"
- set waves in; "she asked the hairdresser to wave her hair"
"Wave" in song lyrics
See how wave is used in real songs:
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"So this one's for the people who can ride the wave"
Aceyalone f/ Abstract Rude — B-Boy Real Mc Coy -
"from rippin the stage, and even then from above when I wave"
Akir f/ Immortal Technique — Treason -
"sophisticato, strictly for the cargo, gems sparkle, new wave"
All City — The Actual
Words that rhyme with wave
Usage tips for "wave"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "wave" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for wave to find words that pair well.