Synonyms of heat wave

heat wave

noun

as in dog days

Related Words

• dog days
• heat
• torridity
• torridness

Dissimilar Words

• cold
• freeze
• snap
• cold wave
• deep freeze
• frost
• cold front

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heat wave

Another unprecedented heat wave threatens to pass 40°C by the end of our stay. — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026

For instance, the first heat wave this summer lasted June 30 through July 2, when highs reached the mid-90s and indices were over 100, but some people affected by that heat died later in July. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

That moisture, said Swain, comes from the record-warm waters off parts of the West Coast, which are driven by El Niño and a recent marine heat wave. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

The first is a major marine heat wave along the coast that started last year. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026