hot flash

noun

: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance

called also hot flush

Examples of hot flash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Skin absorption varies, so a woman who continues experiencing hot flashes at higher patch doses may respond better to an oral form rather than adding more patches. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2026

O'Donnell and Rubin also discussed other symptoms that can usually accompany menopause, such as hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, weight gain and memory issues. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

The severity and symptoms are different for everyone, but women commonly experience hot flashes, poor sleep, mood changes, weight gain and memory issues. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Some people have mood swings, headaches, nausea or hot flashes. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hot flash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• potash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash

Medical Definition

hot flash

noun

: a sudden brief flushing and sensation of heat caused by dilation of skin capillaries usually associated with menopausal endocrine imbalance

called also hot flush