: having a wavelike form or outline: such as
a
: having wavy lines of color : watered
waved cloth
b
: marked by undulations : curving
the waved cutting edge of a bread knife

Examples of waved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual. Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024 On April 17 at Columbia University, demonstrators on campus formed an encampment and waved flags and signs showing solidarity with Palestinians. Dylan Wickman, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 News helicopters followed the chase from above; below, on bridges Cowlings passed under, fans of Simpson’s waved signs supporting him. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024 Applying them takes some getting used to—you’ll need to thread your hair through the devices with hooks—but the shiny, perfectly waved results speak for themselves. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2024 The waved albatross travel hundreds of miles to nest on the Galapagos island of Espanola. Rhonda Abrams, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2023 For example, the waved albatross, also called the Galápagos albatross, is not a full-time resident. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023 Many incidents are simply covered with waved yellow flags from the marshals, warning approaching drivers that a car is off track ahead. Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 12 June 2023 At Piedmont Park Saturday afternoon, attendees repeated calls for local and federal gun legislation, and waved signs signaling their support. Willoughby Mariano, ajc, 13 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of waved was in 1599

Cite this Entry

“Waved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/waved. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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