Definition

Noun: A period of time characterized by unusually high or uncomfortably warm atmospheric temperatures.

Usage

"Hot weather" is a noun phrase used to describe a climatic condition. It is typically used in general descriptions, forecasts, and discussions about climate, comfort, or related impacts. - It often implies temperatures significantly higher than the average or expected for a specific location and season. - It is a general term and does not specify an exact temperature range, as perceptions of "hot" vary by region and individual.

Examples

• The city issued a health advisory due to the prolonged hot weather.
• Crops can suffer significant damage during extended periods of hot weather.
• Many people prefer to stay indoors when there is hot weather.
• Records show that hot weather is becoming more frequent in this region.

Advanced Usage

• "A spell of hot weather": Emphasizes a temporary but continuous period of hot conditions.
  • The forecast predicts a spell of hot weather for the next week.
• "Scorching/Brutal/Intense hot weather": Uses adjectives to intensify the description, emphasizing severity and discomfort.
  • The region is experiencing brutal hot weather, with temperatures exceeding 40°C.

Variants and Related Words

• Heatwave (n): A more specific term for a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather, often defined by meteorological criteria.
• Scorcher (n, informal): A day of extremely hot weather.
• Sweltering (adj): Describes weather that is uncomfortably hot and humid.

Synonyms

• High temperatures
• Warm spell (though often less intense)
• Heat (in a general climatic sense, e.g., "the summer heat")

Antonyms

• Cold weather
• Cool spell
• Chilly conditions

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk": A hyperbolic idiom emphasizing extreme heat.
  • It's not just hot weather; it's hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk!
• "Beat the heat": To find ways to stay cool during hot weather.
  • During this hot weather, we go to the pool to beat the heat.

Noun

1. a period of unusually high temperatures