Hot: meaning, definitions and examples

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hot

 

[ hɒt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Weather
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.

Synonyms

boiling, scorching, sweltering, warm

Examples of usage

  • It's really hot outside today.
  • The coffee is too hot to drink.
Context #2 | Adjective

popular

Very popular or in demand.

Synonyms

fashionable, in demand, popular, trendy

Examples of usage

  • This new video game is really hot right now.
  • The latest fashion trend is hot among teenagers.
Context #3 | Noun

food

A spicy flavor that creates a burning sensation in the mouth.

Synonyms

fiery, pungent, spicy, zesty

Examples of usage

  • I love to add hot sauce to my food for some extra flavor.
  • The curry has a really nice hot taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "hot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quente

🇮🇳 गरम

🇩🇪 heiß

🇮🇩 panas

🇺🇦 гарячий

🇵🇱 gorący

🇯🇵 暑い (atsui)

🇫🇷 chaud

🇪🇸 caliente

🇹🇷 sıcak

🇰🇷 뜨거운 (tteugeoun)

🇸🇦 حار

🇨🇿 horký

🇸🇰 horúci

🇨🇳 热 (rè)

🇸🇮 vroč

🇮🇸 heitt

🇰🇿 ыстық

🇬🇪 ცხელი (tskheli)

🇦🇿 isti

🇲🇽 caliente

Etymology

The word 'hot' originated from the Old English word 'hat', which meant 'having a high degree of heat'. Over time, the word evolved to also mean 'popular' or 'in demand'. The use of 'hot' to describe spicy food flavors likely developed from the sensation of heat experienced when consuming spicy ingredients.

See also: hotbox, hotkey, hotness, hotplate, hotpot, hotspot, hottie.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,298, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.