heavy metal
noun
1
: a metal of high specific gravity
2
: energetic and highly amplified electronic rock music having a hard beat
Borrowing elements of everything from grunge to progressive rock, from gospel to heavy metal …—
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He listens to heavy metal.
lead, gold, and other heavy metals
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Fires that burn into urban areas often produce smoke that contains more toxins, heavy metals, and other dangerous byproducts; the study didn't explicitly include urban burns.
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Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
There are no pesky springs or heavy metal frames to pull out.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Fires that burn into urban areas often produce smoke that contains more toxins, heavy metals, and other dangerous byproducts; the study didn't explicitly include urban burns.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Which is a letter off from Ozzy’s surname, but the patients there associated it with heavy metal.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heavy metal
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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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