Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

heavy metal

NOUN
hard rock
Synonyms




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The mother-of-two, married to an economics professor with a ponytail, is a fan of heavy metal band System of a Down and held a "Sex and the City"-themed party for her 40th birthday.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

"He would play heavy metal first thing in the morning at 6am on the days when he would behave badly," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Uranium, a radioactive heavy metal, is typically locked inside minerals in soil.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026

“Our team is continuing to interpret these findings alongside some additional specialized testing, which also includes further heavy metal testing that remains pending,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026

The man outside was hauling a heavy metal garbage can across the alley to the high brick wall that ran around that part of the graveyard.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com