Swelter

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈswÉ›l.tÉ™/
• US IPA: /ˈswÉ›l.tÉš/
• Rhymes: -É›ltÉ™(r)

Origin

Frequentative form of swelt, from Old English sweltan.

Full definition of swelter

Verb

1. (intransitive) To suffer terribly from intense heat.
2. (intransitive) To perspire greatly from heat.

Noun

1. Intense heat.The summer swelter did not relent until late in September, most years.

Anagrams

• welters
• wrestle