sky wave

American  

noun

Radio.

1. a radio wave propagated upward from earth, whether reflected by the ionosphere or not.

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sky wave British  

noun

1. a radio wave reflected back to the earth by the ionosphere ( ionospheric wave ), permitting transmission around the curved surface of the earth Compare ground wave

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Etymology

Origin of sky wave

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The 11-time world champion surfer is teaming up with private real estate investment and development firm Meriwether Companies and Big Sky Wave Developments, founded by Michael B. Schwab, son of brokerage pioneer Charles Schwab.

From The Guardian

The 11-time world champion surfer is teaming with private real estate investment and development firm Meriwether Companies and Big Sky Wave Developments, founded by Michael B. Schwab, son of brokerage pioneer Charles Schwab.

From Seattle Times

By substituting surfing and other adventure sports such as rock climbing for golf, developers Meriwether Cos. and Big Sky Wave Developments intend to create a new kind of neighborhood for the Palm Springs area, which has seen a demographic shift in recent years toward younger visitors and residents.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s not unusual for Kristine ­Yaroschuk and her daughter Fiona, 8, to look up at the sky, wave and shout, “Hi, Trooper 3!” as their local Maryland State Police helicopter flies by.

From Washington Post

To the right surge up against the bright morning sky, wave beyond wave, an endless succession of green sunny slopes which might pass for the "Delectable Mountains" of Bunyan.

From Project Gutenberg