sound wave

noun

, Physics.

1. a longitudinal wave in an elastic medium, especially a wave producing an audible sensation.

sound wave

noun

1. a wave that propagates sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of sound wave¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Depending on its dimensions, the cylinder will ring with radio waves of a specific frequency, just as a bottle will whistle with sound waves of a set pitch if you blow across its mouth.

From Science Magazine

The energy in sound waves diminishes the farther they travel from the source.

From Los Angeles Times

Sonogenetics gives researchers a way to precisely control the brains, while airy-beam technology allows researchers to bend or steer the sound waves to generate arbitrary beam patterns inside the brain with a high spatial resolution.

From Science Daily

The sound waves from that speaker's voice then should reach the microphones on both sides of the headset simultaneously; there's a 16-degree margin of error.

From Science Daily

First, a fuel droplet is levitated, i.e. trapped in the air, using a standing sound wave.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• radio wave