hot flash

noun

: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance

called also hot flush

Examples of hot flash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whole-body therapies, which come in pills, patches, sprays, gels and a vaginal ring, deliver doses of hormones into the bloodstream at levels high enough to have significant effects on symptoms like hot flashes. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Treatment depends on the person Systemic menopausal hormone therapy — treatment that delivers hormones throughout the body — can relieve bothersome hot flashes and night sweats and help prevent bone loss and fractures. — Priya Bhardwaj, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026

Hormonal changes, hot flashes, night sweats and mood changes can all disrupt rest. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

In 2025, nearly half of American women between 40 and 60 reported at least one symptom of menopause, such as hot flashes, insomnia, or night sweats. — Amanda Erickson, STAT, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hot flash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash

Medical Definition

hot flash

noun

: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance

called also hot flush