Waves
noun
the Women's Reserve of the U.S. Naval Reserve, the distinct force of women enlistees in the U.S. Navy, organized during World War II.
Waves
American
[wayvz]
/ weɪvz /
Or
WAVES
noun
(used with a singular or plural verb)
WAVES
British
/ weɪvz /
acronym
Etymology
Origin of Waves
1942; W(omen) A(ccepted for) V(olunteer) E(mergency) S(ervice)
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Waves smashing against the entrance to Nairn harbour on Sunday morning.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Waves of investments in store brands followed, as retailers tried to make them stronger competitors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Waves of European missionaries sailed through the South Pacific in the 19th century, bringing evangelical Christian teachings that were adopted with enthusiasm.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Waves approaching two meters then swept over the beaches.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Waves a hand in front of my eyes.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
They were code breakers in the Navy’s program called Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, or WAVES.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2022
During World War II, Ms. Grumbach’s husband was drafted and she joined the Naval Women’s Reserve, commonly known as the WAVES, an acronym for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
However, for Hannah and organisations like WAVES, the battle has been not only about changing the hearts and minds of the country's leaders, but also within the wider community itself.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2020
During the cross-country trek, Nelson had fun hearing about her new friends’ hometowns and lives before joining the WAVES.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 10, 2014
But he only said, "I remember your college well. I was up there, during the war. They had a WAC station, didn't they? Or was it WAVES?"
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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