red-hot

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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

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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

Yesterday, the pair braved New York’s sweltering temps for a joyride in a red-hot Ferrari. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 July 2026

The Kansas City Royals right-hander matched up against the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

The resilient Paraguayans take on red-hot Kylian Mbappé and juggernaut France. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

The team’s talismanic superstar Lionel Messi entered the competition in red-hot form, scoring five goals in two matches to become the tournament’s all-time leading goal scorer. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 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