Scorcher Meaning in English
word
ˈskɔɹtʃɝ
SKOR-cher
skˈɔːtʃɐ
SKAW-chuh
Definition
A very hot day; also used informally to mean something that is extremely impressive or intense.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; usually refers to weather ('It's a scorcher today!'), but sometimes used for impressive things, events, or performances. Commonly appears in news headlines, weather reports, and casual conversation. Not used for mild heat or in formal writing.
Spanish: día abrasador - día de mucho calorPortuguese (BR): dia escaldante - dia de calor intensoPortuguese (PT): dia escaldante - dia de muito calorChinese (Simplified): 酷热的一天 - 炎热的天气Chinese (Traditional): 酷熱的一天 - 炎熱的天氣Hindi: झुलसा देने वाला दिन - बहुत गर्म दिनArabic: يوم شديد الحرارة - يوم حارقBengali: ভয়ংকর গরম দিন - দারুণ উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ কিছুRussian: жара - нечто потрясающееJapanese: 猛暑日 - ものすごく印象的なものVietnamese: ngày nắng như thiêu đốt - điều gì đó cực kỳ ấn tượngKorean: 불볕더위 - 굉장히 인상적인 것Turkish: kavurucu sıcak - olağanüstü etkileyici şeyUrdu: شدید گرمی کا دن - زبردست تاثر رکھنے والی چیزIndonesian: hari panas terik - sesuatu yang luar biasa
Example Sentences
Today is a real scorcher.
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The weather forecast says tomorrow will be another scorcher.
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Last summer, we had a week of scorchers.
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Whew, it’s a scorcher out there—don’t forget your sunscreen!
natural
That basketball game was a scorcher—so exciting until the last second.
natural
By noon, this city turns into a scorcher, so plan your walks early.
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