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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'scorcher' derives from the verb 'scorch,' meaning to burn or singe, combined with the agent suffix '-er'. The term has been in use since the 16th century to denote something that scorches or a person who scorches.
Breakdown
scorch (to burn, singe) + -er (agent noun suffix indicating one who performs an action or a thing that performs an action)
🎵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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