weɪv

Definitions

1. noun

A movement or disturbance that travels through a medium, especially a series of oscillations that transfer energy.

“The surfers rode the wave all the way to the shore.”

2. verb

To move or cause something to move in a wavelike motion.

“The flag waved in the wind.”

3. verb

To signal or attract attention, especially by waving one’s hand or arm.

“She waved to her friend across the street.”

4. verb

To become or make something fashionable or popular.

“This new style is really going to wave in the next season.”

5. interjection

Used to express excitement or enthusiasm.

“Wow, that was a great wave!”

6. noun

A regular, repeating pattern of something, especially in music or art.

“The wave of the sea in the painting was very soothing.”