piping hot

adjective

: very hot

Synonyms of piping hot

• boiling
• searing
• hot
• burning
• molten

Examples of piping hot in a Sentence

The coffee was served piping hot.

the appeal of piping hot cocoa after an afternoon of shoveling snow

Recent Examples on the Web

The McDonald’s drive-thru has always been a great place to grab a quick bite on the road or the perfect mid-afternoon snack (which is an order of piping hot and perfectly salty fries and an ice-cold Diet Coke). — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

The hope is to be serving the community piping hot slices of pepperoni pizza by spring. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

On the best days, the pies will land at your table efficiently and piping hot, though be aware that pizzas might take a little longer during their busiest hours. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Two to three giant and gorgeous chicken tenders are served piping hot on a classic toasted, buttered burger bun and served with crispy fries on the side. — Brian Strickland, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for piping hot

• aeronaut
• aforethought
• afterthought
• apricot
• argonaut
• astronaut
• camelot
• coffeepot
• concordat
• cosmonaut
• entrepot
• flowerpot

Kids Definition

piping hot

adjective

: very hot