SpellRight › Spelling
Rareshort wave
The correct spelling is short wave.
How to pronounce short wave
noun
Say it like: Sho-rt -wav-e
The correct spelling is short wave. An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz. For example: "Shortwaves are longer than microwaves."
Usage Examples
“Shortwaves are longer than microwaves.”
“Many stations broadcast on shortwaves.”
Definition
noun
- 1.An electromagnetic wave having a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters, corresponding to frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
- 2.(usually in plural) Any frequency in this range, especially when used in broadcasting.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.