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

2 of 2

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
Last week, the crypto industry celebrated its latest victory: The Senate passed the Genius Act, which would regulate the red-hot stablecoin sector. Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025 Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass. Leon Imber, New York Times, 22 June 2025 The stablecoin market—dominated by Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC—has rocketed from almost zero 10 years ago to $250 billion today, with Wall Street, the world’s biggest retailers and Silicon Valley technology giants scrambling to grab a slice of the red-hot market. Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025 However, after opening the season red-hot — slashing .301/.407/.495 with four home runs and 12 RBIs through April — he's been mired in a slump. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for red-hot

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 3 Jul. 2025.

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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