Scorcher: meaning, definitions and examples
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scorcher
[ ˈskɔː.tʃər ]
weather
A scorcher refers to an extremely hot and sunny day, typically with temperatures well above average.
Synonyms
blazing weather, heatwave, hot spell
Examples of usage
- It's going to be a scorcher today, so make sure to stay hydrated.
- We experienced a real scorcher last summer, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees.
bicycle
In British slang, a scorcher is a fast bicycle, especially one with large wheels.
Synonyms
high wheeler, penny-farthing, velocipede
Examples of usage
- He raced down the street on his vintage scorcher, leaving everyone else behind.
- The old man proudly showed off his restored scorcher from the 1800s.
Translations
Translations of the word "scorcher" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dia escaldante
🇮🇳 तपती धूप
🇩🇪 Gluthitze
🇮🇩 hari panas terik
🇺🇦 пекельна спека
🇵🇱 upalny dzień
🇯🇵 猛暑日 (もうしょび)
🇫🇷 journée torride
🇪🇸 día abrasador
🇹🇷 kavurucu gün
🇰🇷 폭염
🇸🇦 يوم حار جداً
🇨🇿 pařák
🇸🇰 horúci deň
🇨🇳 酷热天
🇸🇮 vroč dan
🇮🇸 brennheitur dagur
🇰🇿 ыстық күн
🇬🇪 მზიანი დღე
🇦🇿 qızmar gün
🇲🇽 día abrasador
Word origin
The word 'scorcher' originated in the early 19th century, with its first recorded use in 1822. It derives from the verb 'scorch,' meaning to burn the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat. Over time, 'scorcher' has evolved to represent both extreme weather conditions and a type of fast bicycle.