scorcher

noun

scorch·​er ˈskȯr-chər 

: one that scorches

especially : a very hot day

Examples of scorcher in a Sentence

Tomorrow is going to be a real scorcher.

Recent Examples on the Web

Monday is another scorcher, with highs around 105 degrees from Sacramento to Fresno. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Because the midsummer sun will give you one heck of a shorts tan line at best, a scorcher of a burn at worst. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

At least one region of the country is experiencing a brief reprieve from this summer scorcher. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

Cooler Like a holiday in the heart of the summer season, July Fourth can oftentimes be a scorcher. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1733, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for scorcher

• torture
• rapporteur

Kids Definition

scorcher

noun

scorch·​er ˈskȯr-chər 

: someone or something that scorches

especially : a very hot day