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• Waves
  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
  WAVES

  acronym

  Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service; the women's reserve of the US navy

Waves

American  

[weyvz] / weɪvz /

Or WAVES

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. 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.

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WAVES British  

/ weɪvz /

acronym

1. Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service; the women's reserve of the US navy

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Etymology

Origin of Waves

1942; W(omen) A(ccepted for) V(olunteer) E(mergency) S(ervice)

Example Sentences

In the 1920s and 1930s, the view informed three of her novels - Jacob's Room, The Waves and To the Lighthouse.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Waves of Indians migrated to East Africa around that time, as teachers, clerks, merchants and indentured workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Waves of investment since then from Silicon Valley companies and start-ups helped quadruple the state's software exports from 2014 to 2024 to $46 billion.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Waves for the masses continue until about 12:00, with many taking part in the race to raise money for charities.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

Waves of happiness washed over him as he ran his fingers over the worn leather braid and the metal snap that allowed you to attach it to your belt loop.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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