red-hot

1 of 2

adjective

ˈred-ˈhät 

: extremely hot: such as

a

: glowing with heat

b

: exhibiting or marked by intense emotion, enthusiasm, or violence

a red-hot campaign

c

: fresh, new

red-hot news

d

: extremely popular

red hot

2 of 2

noun

1

: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship

2

: hot dog sense 1

3

: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon

Synonyms of red-hot

Adjective

• modern
• new
• contemporary
• current
• fashionable

Noun

• partisan
• militant
• true believer
• activist
• crusader

Examples of red-hot in a Sentence

Adjective

this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design

don't touch the stove—it's red-hot

red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war

a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom

Noun

the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Clark was also coming into the tournament red-hot after setting multiple WNBA records in the month of August before this international break. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Aligning with the red-hot reptilian and animal print trends in fashion, the style features a pointed toe and square metal stiletto heel designed with contrasting galvanic accents. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

The song was about a corncob doll that her father had made for her — cornsilk hair, eyes burned black from a red-hot fireplace poker. — Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Nvidia doubled its revenue and profit year-over-year in its second quarter, and forecast sales in the current quarter that topped analyst estimates, as red-hot demand for its AI chips continues to bolster the company’s fortunes. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for red-hot

• allot
• barat
• begot
• besought
• bethought
• bloodshot
• boycott
• buckshot
• crackpot
• croat
• culottes
• dashpot

Kids Definition

red-hot

adjective

ˈred-ˈhät

1

: glowing red with heat

2

: marked by much feeling, enthusiasm, or energy

a red-hot political campaign

3

: newly made or received

red-hot news

4

: very popular