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

Lingering fatigue, neuropathy, hot flashes and mental health challenges can make returning to pre-cancer life especially difficult. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 3 Aug. 2026

In fact, 75% of women in menopause experience hot flashes, which include sweating spells, according to UCLA Health. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

One form of treatment, called menopausal hormone therapy, can address several bothersome symptoms, particularly hot flashes, and can improve quality of life for some patients. — Versha Pleasant, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

On the Over 50 & Fabulous program, the women from Breezies sell underwear designed to withstand hot flashes and bladder leaks. — Hannah Engler Harvey, Longreads, 30 July 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