hotspot

/ˈhɑtspɑt/
/ˈhɒtspɒt/
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Other forms: hotspots

Definitions of hotspot
  1. noun
    a place of political unrest and potential violence
    synonyms: hot spot
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    type of:
    geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region
    a demarcated area of the Earth
  2. noun
    a lively entertainment spot
    synonyms: hot spot
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    type of:
    spot
    a business establishment for entertainment
  3. noun
    a point of relatively intense heat or radiation
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    type of:
    point
    the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
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