red hot

Thân thiện

A vendor serves a red hot with mustard and relish at a baseball game.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A hot dog; a frankfurter served hot in a split bun: This is the primary definition, referring specifically to a type of prepared food.

Usage

• The word "red hot" is used as a countable noun to refer to a single frankfurter in a bun. It is often associated with informal or casual dining, street food, or sports events.

Examples

• Noun:
  • He bought a red hot and a soda from the vendor.
  • The ballpark is famous for its classic red hots.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used informally to refer to the food item generically, even when the specific sausage is not a frankfurter (e.g., another type of sausage in a bun). However, its core meaning remains the specific item described in the definition.

Variants and Related Words

• Hot dog (n): A more common synonym for "red hot."
• Frankfurter (n): The type of sausage typically used in a red hot.
• Wiener (n): Another term for a frankfurter.

Synonyms

• Hot dog
• Frankfurter
• Wiener

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important: The term "red-hot" (often hyphenated) is a separate adjective with completely different meanings, such as extremely hot, very exciting, or emotionally intense (e.g., , , ). The noun "red hot" for food is a distinct lexical item.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a frankfurter served hot on a bun

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