hot · adj
a hot issue/topic
C1 a subject which people discuss and have strong feelings about
Dictionary examples:
Health care is still a hot topic. (19.4)
hot (EXCITING)
C1 exciting or interesting
Dictionary examples:
Hollywood's hottest new actress (46.0)
hot (VERY WARM)
A1 having a high temperature
Dictionary examples:
The room is hot. Let's open windows! (0.0)
The pizza is hot. Careful, don't burn! (0.0)
My car seat burns my legs! (0.0)
Ice cream melts faster than I eat! (0.0)
My soup is hot like lava! (0.0)
a hot drink/meal (9.9)
It's too hot in here. Can we turn down the heat? (13.3)
a hot, sunny day (14.2)
hot weather (22.5)
Bake the pie in a hot oven (425°F) for 40 minutes. (57.5)
hot (SPICY)
B1 Hot food contains strong spices that cause a burning feeling in your mouth.
Dictionary examples:
The hot curry made my tongue feel like it was on fire! (0.0)
The hot chili was so strong, even my ears turned red! (0.0)
The hot sauce was so strong, it made my hair stand up! (0.0)
hot and spicy food (18.1)
hot chili peppers (36.0)