Hottest
ˈhɑːtɪst
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a high degree of heat; the superlative form of hot.
ˈhɑːtɪst
Most extreme in temperature; having a high degree of heat.
This oven is the hottest setting.
💡 Simply: It's like when something is super, super warm! Imagine the sun on a summer day — that's pretty hot, but the *hottest* day is even warmer!
👶 For kids: The most warm thing.
More Examples
The Sahara Desert is one of the hottest places on Earth.
She wore a jacket on the hottest day of the year.
How It's Used
"The hottest day of the year was recorded in July."
"The hottest peppers are used to make spicy sauces."
Most popular or in-demand at a particular time.
ˈhɑːtɪst
Most exciting or popular.
This movie is the hottest release of the summer.
💡 Simply: Imagine what everyone wants right now. Like the latest video game everyone is playing, or the most popular song on the radio – that's the *hottest* thing!
👶 For kids: The most popular or cool thing right now.
More Examples
She is the hottest topic of conversation.
How It's Used
"That singer is the hottest artist in the music industry right now."
"That dress is the hottest trend on the runway."
Idioms & expressions
hot off the press
Recently announced or published
"We received the hot off the press news about the deal."
hot under the collar
Angry or annoyed.
"He got hot under the collar when they criticized his work."
hot potato
A controversial or difficult issue.
"The immigration issue is a hot potato for many politicians."
From Old English *hātest*, superlative of *hāet* (hot).
The word 'hottest' has been used to describe high temperatures since Old English times. Its use has expanded to describe popularity in more recent centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a scorching summer day to remember hottest.
Word Origin
"heated, having a high temperature"