Hot Meaning

UK /hɒt/
US /hɑːt/
Word Definition
hot meaning

Hot Definition & Usage

adjective

Having a high temperature or producing heat.

Examples

  • "The soup is too hot to eat right now."
  • "She forgot to turn off the oven, and now the kitchen is unbearably hot."
  • "It's so hot today, I can't wait to jump into the pool."
  • "The coffee was so hot that I burned my tongue."
  • "He poured the hot water into the cup and quickly stirred the tea."
adjective

Attractive, sexually appealing, or trendy.

Examples

  • "That new actress is really hot; she's getting all the attention."
  • "I think that new car model is really hot. It's stylish and powerful."
  • "He walked into the room, and everyone noticed how hot he looked."
  • "She’s wearing a hot new dress that everyone is talking about."
  • "The latest fashion trend is hot this season!"
adjective

Intense, dangerous, or full of conflict.

Examples

  • "The situation in the city is getting hot; we need to leave before it escalates."
  • "He was in a hot pursuit of the criminal, speeding through the streets."
  • "The debate over the new policy became really hot, with people shouting at each other."
  • "She made a hot remark that caused everyone in the room to stop and stare."
  • "After the game, the players were hot and tired from the intense competition."
verb

To make something hot or to become hot.

Examples

  • "I’m going to hot the water for tea."
  • "The chef asked me to hot the pan before adding the oil."
  • "We need to hot the oven for baking the cake."
  • "The car engine had been running for a while, so it was hot to the touch."
  • "I’ll hot the leftovers for dinner tonight."

Cultural Context

The word 'hot' has evolved from its Old English root 'hott', which referred to something that was physically warm or heated. Over time, its meaning expanded to describe attractiveness, danger, and emotional intensity, particularly in colloquial speech.

A Hot Summer's Day

Story

A Hot Summer's Day

It was the hottest summer day anyone could remember in the small town of Maplewood. The sun was beating down, casting a shimmering heat across the streets, making the asphalt appear like a mirror. At the town's only café, a group of friends sat outside under the awning, trying to stay cool in the oppressive warmth. Everyone was sweating, but they couldn't help but laugh about it. 'It's so hot today, I can barely think!' Sarah exclaimed, wiping her forehead with a napkin. 'Yeah,' Jack agreed, sipping his iced coffee. 'This heat is just... unbearable. I feel like I'm roasting.' 'You know,' Mike said with a grin, 'Sarah’s not the only hot one around here. Look at that new car that just pulled up. Now *that* is hot.' They all turned to see a sleek red sports car gliding to a stop in front of the café. The driver, a tall man in sunglasses, stepped out, his cool demeanor adding to the car's allure. 'Wow, that’s a hot ride,' Emily said, eyes widening. 'I bet it’s got a pretty hot engine, too.' Just as they were discussing the car, the café owner, Maggie, came out with a tray of fresh sandwiches, her face flushed from the heat. 'It’s a hot day, folks. Try not to burn yourselves while enjoying these.' As they continued their conversation, the topic shifted from the weather to the latest gossip in town. Sarah leaned in, lowering her voice. 'Did you hear about the hot rumor going around? Apparently, the mayor is planning something big for the 4th of July.' The rest of the group leaned closer, intrigued by the mystery. 'What kind of hot rumor?' Jack asked. Sarah raised an eyebrow. 'Well, it’s still just a hot rumor for now, but if it’s true, it’s going to cause a lot of heat in the town.' As the day wore on, they found themselves talking more and more about the heat—both literal and figurative. The sun showed no sign of letting up, and neither did the excitement in the air. By the time the sun began to set, the temperature finally started to drop, but the heat of the day—and the rumors—lingered long after they left the café.

A Hot Summer's Day