noun
General Slang
scorcher
SKOR-chuh · noun · informal
a very hot day
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Definitions
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An extremely hot day.
“Weekend's going to be a scorcher, beach it is.”
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scorcher In A Sentence
Weekend's going to be a scorcher, beach it is.
Origin & Usage
From 'scorch'; describes blistering heat.
People Also Ask
What does scorcher mean?
It means an extremely hot day. 'It's going to be a scorcher' means blistering heat is coming.
What's the difference between a scorcher and a stinker?
They're near-synonyms for a very hot day. 'Scorcher' leans on dry, blazing heat, while 'stinker' emphasises how unpleasant and oppressive it feels.
Where does the word scorcher come from?
From 'scorch', meaning to burn the surface of something, extended to describe blazing hot weather.
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