Heatstroke (Noun)
Meaning
Collapse caused by exposure to excessive heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The elderly woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering heatstroke while gardening in the blistering sun.
- After running a marathon in record-breaking temperatures, several participants were treated for heatstroke.
- The athlete's coach warned her about the dangers of heatstroke and advised her to stay hydrated during the competition.
- The family's vacation was cut short when their young son suffered heatstroke on the beach and had to be hospitalized.
- Prolonged exposure to the desert sun led to heatstroke, forcing the hikers to call for emergency assistance.