sandheat

/ˈsændhiːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A dry heat wave, typically associated with sandy or arid environments, often causing discomfort and dehydration.

“The prolonged sandheat had left the city’s water supply depleted and its residents parched.”

Synonyms

  • dryspell
  • heatwave

Antonyms

  • coolbreeze
  • rainstorm