sound wave
noun
a longitudinal wave in an elastic medium, especially a wave producing an audible sensation.
sound waves
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pluralof sound wave.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some didgeridoo instrumentalists believe its low-frequency sound waves can foster a state of health and harmony for those in the Aboriginal community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Low-frequency sound waves have long wavelengths, which allows them to travel across considerable distances.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"In the human body, sound waves can also be a useful tool."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Wood took up Loomis’s proposal to work in the developing field of ultrasonics, which involved sound waves with frequencies inaudible to humans.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
