1
: a bed of soil enclosed in glass, heated especially by fermenting manure, and used for forcing or for raising seedlings
2
: an environment that favors rapid growth or development
a hotbed of activity
Synonyms
Examples of hotbed in a Sentence
a hotbed of political unrest
prerevolutionary Boston was viewed as a hotbed of treason by the British
Recent Examples on the Web
Tesla is also facing its latest lawsuit over labor rights violations from former workers at the Fremont facility, which has been accused of being a hotbed of racist and sexist harassment.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
During Trump's political rise, Grand Rapids and surrounding Kent County have become a hotbed of activity, with the former president campaigning there many times, including as recently as last week.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The county’s population swell has transformed the country road into a hotbed of residential development.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Where to Eat The hotbed of creativity in Manchester extends to its culinary scene.
—Claire Marie Healy, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
Racist, bigoted comments often spilled out from these toxic hotbeds into other subreddits.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
Researchers found the ancient tomb in El Caño Archaeological Park, a site in Coclé province known as a hotbed for pre-Columbian discoveries, particularly lavish burial chambers.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Mission Valley has become a hotbed for women’s soccer.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
At the time, the region was a hotbed of volcanic activity, with gases from underwater vents adding nutrients to the water.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
William Gavin, Quartz, 11 Apr. 2024
During Trump's political rise, Grand Rapids and surrounding Kent County have become a hotbed of activity, with the former president campaigning there many times, including as recently as last week.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The county’s population swell has transformed the country road into a hotbed of residential development.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2024
Where to Eat The hotbed of creativity in Manchester extends to its culinary scene.
—Claire Marie Healy, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
Racist, bigoted comments often spilled out from these toxic hotbeds into other subreddits.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
Researchers found the ancient tomb in El Caño Archaeological Park, a site in Coclé province known as a hotbed for pre-Columbian discoveries, particularly lavish burial chambers.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024
Mission Valley has become a hotbed for women’s soccer.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2023
At the time, the region was a hotbed of volcanic activity, with gases from underwater vents adding nutrients to the water.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024
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“Hotbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotbed. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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hotbed
noun
hot·bed
ˈhät-ˌbed 
1
: a heated bed of soil enclosed in glass and used for growing seedlings
2
: an environment that favors rapid growth or development
a hotbed of crime
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