"First wave," "second wave," and "third wave" are terms that refer to the chronology of American feminism.

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These terms are used to describe the different periods of activism in the feminist movement in the United States, with each "wave" focusing on different sets of issues and goals. The first wave (late 19th to early 20th century) focused on women's suffrage and legal rights, the second wave (1960s-1980s) expanded to issues of equality and discrimination, and the third wave (1990s-present) has further broadened to include diversity and intersectionality.

"First Wave," "Second Wave," and "Third Wave" Are Terms That