new wave
noun
plural
new waves
plural
new waves
Britannica Dictionary definition of NEW WAVE
1
[count]
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a movement in which a group of people introduce new styles or ideas in art, music, politics, etc.
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usually singular
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often + of
2
New Wave
[noncount]
:
a style of rock music that was popular especially in the 1970s and 1980s, has a strong beat, and uses many electronic instruments (such as keyboards)
3
[noncount]
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a modern style of art, film, or fashion that tries to be very different or unusual often in a shocking way
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often used before another noun