in heat

phrase

—used to describe a female animal that is ready to have sex and is able to become pregnant

The cat is in heat.

like a dog in heat

an animal that is coming into heat

Examples of in heat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The following 14 plus-size dresses have been tested in heat waves, laundromats, and red-eye flights, with prices starting at just $19. — Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Cyclosporiasis typically surges in the warmer months, as the parasite thrives in heat and humidity. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 14 July 2026

The collection includes cotton quilts, sheets, and even a throw that won’t trap you in heat. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026

The world continues to underinvest in heat adaptation and climate resilience more broadly. — Sylvain Johansson, Fortune, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for in heat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete