piping hot

adjective

: very hot

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
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That could be a piping hot or iced coffee, classic orange juice, a breakfast soda (no judgment), or even a retro carton of milk or apple juice. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 Add the celery and stir-fry, combining it with the meat, until piping hot, another 2 to 3 minutes. 4: Season to taste with soy sauce, if using, then add the vinegar, stirring to combine. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025 Pros of this purchase include its insulated design that keeps the coffee piping hot for extended periods of time, and paper filters are included. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 2025 Told nonlinearly, creators Carlos Montero and Darío Madrona replace more traditional narrative twists and turns with outrageous reveals and chaotic pivots that have kept the show’s entertainment value piping hot even when its thriller elements get put on the back-burner. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for piping hot

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of piping hot was in the 14th century

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“Piping hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piping%20hot. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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piping hot

adjective
: very hot
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