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scorcher


scorch·er

noun \ˈskȯr-chər\

: a very hot day

Full Definition of SCORCHER

:  one that scorches; especially :  a very hot day
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Examples of SCORCHER

  1. Tomorrow is going to be a real scorcher.

First Known Use of SCORCHER

1733

Rhymes with SCORCHER

torture

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