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Examples of swelter in a Sentence
We were sweltering in the summer heat.
Origin and Etymology of swelter
Middle English sweltren, frequentative of swelten to die, be overcome by heat, from Old English sweltan to die; akin to Goth swiltan to die
First Known Use: 14th century
Examples of swelter in a Sentence
the set designer spent the entire week before opening night in a swelter
1851
First Known Use of swelter
1851
SWELTER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of swelter for English Language Learners
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: to be very hot and uncomfortable
SWELTER Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of swelter for Students
sweltered
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: to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
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