as in center
a place or environment that favors the development of something
prerevolutionary Boston was viewed as a hotbed of treason by the British
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Thesaurus Entries Near hotbed
Cite this Entry
“Hotbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotbed. Accessed 3 Jun. 2023.
Copy Citation
More from Merriam-Webster on hotbed
Nglish: Translation of hotbed for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of hotbed for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about hotbed
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
-
Palter, Dissemble, and Other Words for Lying
Trust us
-
Skunk, Bayou, and Other Words with Native American Origins
You've used more than you might think
-
Words For Things You Didn't Know Have Names, Vol. 2
When 'thingamajig' and 'thingamabob' just won't do
-
When Were Words First Used?
Look up any year to find out
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share