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

This life phase might bring symptoms including hot flashes, menstrual changes, and sleep issues—not to mention unpredictable estrogen levels. — Jamie Ducharme, Health, 10 July 2026

Women with no prior history of anxiety were significantly more likely to report high levels of that cluster during perimenopause and beyond, even after adjusting for hot flashes, stress, and overall health. — Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026

That may include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disruption, joint pain, urinary symptoms, heart palpitations, migraines or mood changes that feel tied to your cycle. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 7 July 2026

Now the sisters are helping each other through what has become a true hot girl summer, menopause with hot flashes in a city where the temperature already has hit 112 degrees Fahrenheit. — Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 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