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

The Cowboys get the benefit of a Zay Flowers drop on third down that stops the red-hot Ravens offense in the red zone. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026

Teoscar Hernández continued his red-hot September with a solo home run in the second inning, his fifth homer in a month. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

But, in this market, there’s always a reason to go bigger, and the automaker is said to be early in the planning stages of an SUV beyond the Pilot with a comfortable three rows of seating, intended to battle the red-hot Toyota Grand Highlander. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026

Rave’s clutch plays came in place of a red-hot Jac Caglianone, who was a late scratch due to ankle soreness. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 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