red-hot

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adjective

ˈred-ˈhät How to pronounce red-hot (audio)
Synonyms of red-hotnext
: extremely hot: such as
a
: glowing with heat
b
: exhibiting or marked by intense emotion, enthusiasm, or violence
a red-hot campaign
c
: fresh, new
red-hot news
d
: extremely popular

red hot

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noun

1
: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
2
: hot dog sense 1
3
: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon

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Adjective this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design don't touch the stove—it's red-hot red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom Noun the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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The Club has our hold-equivalent 2 rating on the stock, which has been red-hot lately. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 Hopkins stays red-hot in front of goal Haley Hopkins is red-hot heading into the playoffs. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026 There were loads of other striking red carpet moments in London, too, Florence Pugh’s corseted Wiederhoeft gown and Scarlett Johansson’s red-hot custom Prada dress being two prime examples. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 Years of fountains With three active volcanic regions that engage in fountaining, there has been a steady flow of dramatic videos of red-hot molten rock spouting from the Earth. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-hot

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of red-hot was in the 14th century

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red-hot

adjective
ˈred-ˈhät
1
: glowing red with heat
2
: marked by much feeling, enthusiasm, or energy
a red-hot political campaign
3
: newly made or received
red-hot news
4
: very popular
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