plural hot spots
1
informal
: a very popular or active place
The new restaurant is the latest hot spot in town.
a vacation hot spot
2
: a place where there is much danger or fighting
This part of the country is a hot spot of rebel activity.
a global hot spot [=an area in the world where war is possible or likely]
3
: a place (such as an area in a restaurant or hotel) where it is possible to make a wireless connection to the Internet
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“Hot spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hot%20spot. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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