K-wave

proper noun

The Korean Wave.

Meanings

K-wave1

proper nounthe K-wave
  1. The Korean Wave.
    1 more example

    As a young Asian American, I was lucky growing up in an inclusive suburb, where although known to be predominantly Caucasian, all blends of cultures and ethnicities were embodied in the school populations. That said, the “K-wave” had not reached the depths of Naperville yet, and I remember K-pop lovers being perceived as outcasts all over the States.

    2021 December 14, Hibaq Farah, quoting Zee S, “‘BTS taught me that I am worthy’: readers on why they love the K-pop superstars”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 24 Apr 2022

K-wave2

nounK-wave (plural K-waves)

plural K-waves

  1. abbreviationeconomicsAbbreviation of Kondratiev wave.

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Cite this entry
APA

K-wave. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/K-wave

MLA

“K-wave.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/K-wave. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “K-wave,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/K-wave.

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