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Definition of shortwave

shortwave

/ˈʃɔːrtˌweɪv/
short · wave
Plural:shortwaves
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shortwave Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Relating to, transmitting, or receiving radio waves with wavelengths between approximately 10 and 100 meters.

Example

"The expedition team carried a portable shortwave receiver to monitor international weather reports."

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• noun

1

A radio wave with a wavelength between approximately 10 and 100 meters (corresponding to frequencies of about 3 to 30 megahertz), used especially for long-distance broadcasting.

Example

"Amateur radio operators often bounce signals off the ionosphere using shortwave to communicate across continents."

2

A radio receiver or transmitter designed to operate on shortwave frequencies.

Example

"My grandfather used to tune his old shortwave in the evenings to listen to news broadcasts from overseas."

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• Nearby Words

shortsightedness
shortstop
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shorty
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shot

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shortwave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shortwave
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