A reader sent this to me from her research on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website.
According to Merriam-Webster online dictionary, a “tidal wave” is:
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: a very high, large wave in the ocean that is often caused by strong winds or an earthquake
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: a very large amount of something
while “title” is:
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: the name given to something (such as a book, song, or movie) to identify or describe it
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: a published book
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: a word or name that describes a person’s job in a company or organization
so “title wave,” unless it is the name of a book, song, or movie (in which case it should be capitalized), is incorrect. The proper term in this case should be “tidal wave.”
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September 3 marks four years since the first Proof That blog post! I was excited that I was able to find Grammar Giggles right on point! Thanks to all my blog readers who encourage me to keep writing. I learn something with each article and I never seem to run out of Grammar Giggles–thanks in part to readers who share. So thank you for keeping this crazy dream of mine alive. There are those out there who are bored to tears at the thought of ever reading a proofreading blog and then there is YOU! So thank you again and have a piece of cake or a glass of champagne for me!
