heatwave
A time when the weather is much hotter than usual for several days.
A period of unusually hot weather, especially one that lasts for several days or longer.
- Base: heatwave
- Plural: heatwaves
be hit by a heatwave
5experience a heatwave
If a place is hit by a heatwave, very hot weather affects it.
- Southern Europe was hit by a heatwave in July.
- The heatwave hit the city just as schools closed for summer.
- Our town was hit by a heatwave last week.
- Several countries were hit by a heatwave at the same time.
beat the heat
4stay cool in hot weather
To beat the heat means to find ways not to feel too hot.
- Families went to the pool to beat the heat.
- Here are five simple ways to beat the heat during a heatwave.
- We stayed indoors to beat the heat.
- I drink a lot of water to beat the heat.
cool down
1Become less hot or angry
To become less hot, or to become calmer after being angry or excited.
- The coffee will cool down in a few minutes.
- He went for a walk to cool down after the argument.
cool down
2become or make cooler
If you cool down, you become less hot.
- Temperatures should cool down by Friday.
- Drink water and sit in the shade if you need to cool down.
- I went inside to cool down.
- The city may cool down after the storm.
heat exhaustion
1illness from heat and dehydration
A sickness that happens when your body gets too hot and you lose too much water and salt, often causing weakness, dizziness, and heavy sweating.
- The runners were checked for signs of heat exhaustion after the race in 35°C weather.
- Drink water regularly in hot weather to avoid heat exhaustion.
- Several hikers were treated for heat exhaustion during the summer heatwave.
heat exhaustion
6illness from overheating
Heat exhaustion is an illness you can get when your body gets too hot.
- During a heatwave, outdoor workers are at higher risk of heat exhaustion.
- Symptoms of heat exhaustion can include dizziness, headache, and heavy sweating.
- He stopped working when he felt signs of heat exhaustion.
- Drinking water can help reduce the risk of heat exhaustion.
heat stroke
1serious illness from extreme heat
A dangerous illness when your body gets too hot, usually from strong heat or hard exercise, and you may feel very weak or confused.
- Drink lots of water so you don’t get heat stroke.
- Several runners were treated for heat stroke after the marathon.
- Heat stroke can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
heat stroke
7dangerous overheating condition
Heat stroke is a very dangerous illness caused by too much heat.
- Heat stroke is a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment.
- Pets can suffer heat stroke if they are left in a hot car.
- The nurse explained the signs of heat stroke.
- People should know how to prevent heat stroke during a heatwave.
heat up
1become hotter
If the weather heats up, it becomes hotter.
- The forecast says it will heat up again by the weekend.
- The apartment heats up quickly in the afternoon sun.
- It usually heats up after lunch in summer.
- The weather is starting to heat up.
heatwave warning
3official hot-weather warning
A heatwave warning tells people that very hot weather may be dangerous.
- A heatwave warning is in place for most of the state.
- Officials issued a heatwave warning and asked people to check on elderly neighbors.
- We received a heatwave warning on our phones.
- Schools closed early because of the heatwave warning.
in the grip of a heatwave
8severely affected by a heatwave
If a place is in the grip of a heatwave, it is suffering from very hot weather.
- Much of the country is in the grip of a heatwave.
- Hospitals are under pressure as the region remains in the grip of a heatwave.
- The city was in the grip of a heatwave for five days.
- Many farms were in the grip of a severe heatwave.