scorcher — a very hot day; something that burns or causes extreme heat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very hot day; something that burns or causes extreme heat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskɔːrtʃər/
Korean meaning: 매우 더운 날; 태우거나 극심한 열을 내는 것
Korean pronunciation: 스코-처 (강세: 스코)
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast says tomorrow will be another scorcher, so don't forget your sunscreen!
- My grandmother calls any day over 25°C a scorcher - she's clearly never experienced Korean summer!
- The tennis match was cancelled because it was such a scorcher that the court surface started melting.
scorcher
NOUN//ˈskɔːrtʃər//
a very hot day; something that burns or causes extreme heat
An extremely hot day
This scorcher feels like torture!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
동사 'scorch(태우다, 그슬리다)'에 '-er' 접미사가 붙어 '태우는 것'을 의미하게 되었습니다. 16세기부터 사용되기 시작했어요.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The weather forecast says tomorrow will be another scorcher, so don't forget your sunscreen!”
“My grandmother calls any day over 25°C a scorcher - she's clearly never experienced Korean summer!”
“The tennis match was cancelled because it was such a scorcher that the court surface started melting.”
“On a scorcher like this, even my air conditioner is sweating!”
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