# short wave

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈʃɔːt weɪv/

## Definitions
1. A wave in a gas or liquid with a relatively short wavelength.
2. Alternative form of shortwave.

## Etymology
From short (adjective) + wave (noun).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/short-wave