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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Amazon's Prime Day in October is on its final day and this deal is a scorcher. Harry Bennett, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025 In the top of the fifth, Tommy Edman, looking for his first hit since coming off the IL, lined a 106 MPH scorcher to the left of Casey Schmitt at second base, who made a diving catch to keep Los Angeles from getting the leadoff batter aboard. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025 But don’t put those bathing suits away just yet – this weekend will be a scorcher, with warmer-than-normal temps in the forecast to put a proper end to the summer season. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2025 Kansas City is in for a scorcher of a weekend with heat index values in the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 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 20 Oct. 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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