red-hot

1 of 2

adjective

: 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

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noun

1
: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
2
3
: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon

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
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Adjective
Celebrity Infested Water, which was one of Deadline’s Hot Ones, a roster of red-hot shows launching in Cannes. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024 Rather than taking some time off, Volkanovski returned five months later to face the red-hot Topuria and was knocked out in the second round. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Although hiring across the U.S. remains robust, some job sectors are positively red-hot. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024 The younger Hadid wore a lacy red-hot bra and underwear set, paired with strappy heeled sandals featuring wraparound straps and fringe detailing in matching red. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red-hot 

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Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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

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