Hotspot (Noun)
Meaning 1
A point of relatively intense heat or radiation.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A lively entertainment spot.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A place of political unrest and potential violence; "the United States cannot police all of the world's hot spots".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The city has become a hotspot of violence since the regime change, with protests erupting daily.
- Syria remains one of the most volatile hotspots in the Middle East, with multiple factions vying for control.
- The organization is sending aid to hotspots around the world where refugees are struggling to find basic necessities.
- Diplomats are working to de-escalate tensions in the region, which has become a hotspot of military activity in recent weeks.
- After the economic collapse, the city became a hotspot of crime and corruption, with law enforcement struggling to maintain order.