scorcher

noun

scorch·​er ˈskȯr-chər How to pronounce scorcher (audio)
: one that scorches
especially : a very hot day

Examples of scorcher in a Sentence

Tomorrow is going to be a real scorcher.
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It’s been a scorcher of a week for the Metroplex as the region finally recorded its first 100-degree day of the year on July 29. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Aug. 2025 The eighth day of the fest, the Fourth of July, was another scorcher, while another wave of rain and more hot temperatures contributed to the festival closing down nearly a half-hour early on the final day. Chris Foran, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025 And yes, this scorcher was a major inspiration for The Last Ferry Out. Andrea Bartz, People.com, 18 May 2025 Amazon Prime Day is here until July 11 but there are anti-Prime deals on offer, including this scorcher on the Sony A7 III from Walmart. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for scorcher

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scorcher was in 1733

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“Scorcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorcher. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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scorcher

noun
scorch·​er ˈskȯr-chər How to pronounce scorcher (audio)
: someone or something that scorches
especially : a very hot day
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