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/hiːt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The quality of being hot; the sensation of warmth.
The heat from the sun can be intense during the summer months.
A form of energy associated with the motion of atoms or molecules.
The heat generated by the engine was dissipated through the radiator.
A period of intense activity or competition.
The team felt the heat of the championship game as they fought for victory.
verb
To make something warm or hot.
Please heat the soup before serving it to the guests.
To become hot or warm.
The metal began to heat when exposed to the flame.
Etymology
Middle English; from Old English 'hætu'
Common Phrases and Expressions
turn up the heat
To increase the intensity or pressure in a situation.
in the heat of the moment
During a time of excitement or emotional intensity.
heat wave
A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
heat of the battle
The intensity experienced during a conflict or competition.
heat things up
To make a situation more lively or intense.
Related Words
thermal
Relating to heat.
calorimetry
The measurement of heat.
thermometer
An instrument for measuring temperature.
pyrometry
The measurement of high temperatures.
conduction
The transfer of heat through a material.
Slang Meanings
Heat - referring to police or law enforcement.
I had to ditch my car because the heat was on my tail.
Heat - in relation to something very popular or in demand.
That new track is getting a lot of heat right now.