English noun: hot spot | |||
1. | hot spot (location) a place of political unrest and potential violence | ||
Samples | The United States cannot police all of the world's hot spots. | ||
Synonyms | hotspot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region | ||
2. | hot spot (location) a point of relatively intense heat or radiation | ||
Synonyms | hotspot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | point | ||
3. | hot spot (artifact) a lively entertainment spot | ||
Synonyms | hotspot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | spot | ||