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 metalDavid Okamoto

Examples of heavy metal in a Sentence

He listens to heavy metal. lead, gold, and other heavy metals
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Inks on glossy paper may contain heavy metals, while inks on non-glossy papers are usually made with vegetable dyes. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025 Concentrates contaminated with pesticides and other solvents were also occasionally recalled, as were vape devices that contained unapproved ingredients and flower that contained heavy metals. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025 Dice attended concerts at the 5 Star throughout the 2010s and ended up working with Born for Burning, a heavy metal production company that had been organizing events at the bar. Steven Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Stephanie has also expressed her appreciation for hard rock and heavy metal, often accompanying her husband to concerts and events. Nasha Smith, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for heavy metal

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of heavy metal was in 1864

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“Heavy metal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heavy%20metal. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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