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 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

Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures. — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for in heat

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