hotspot
part of speech
noun (a hotspot, hotspots)
meaning for a pupil
1) A hotspot is a place where there is a lot of a certain activity, such as a tourist hotspot or a crime hotspot. tree →
2) A Wi-Fi hotspot is a place or device that lets you connect to the internet without wires. tree →
3) (science) A hotspot is a place where hot rock rises from deep in the Earth, making volcanoes, as under Hawaii or Iceland. tree →
4) A biodiversity hotspot is an area with very many different kinds of plants and animals that are in danger. tree →
sense in the lessons
In geography lessons, hotspots make volcano chains like the Hawaiian islands. In science, rainforests and coral reefs are biodiversity hotspots. In everyday life, phones can be used as a mobile hotspot; in online safety, be careful on public Wi-Fi hotspots and do not share private details. In news, a hotspot can be where an illness spreads fast.
examples
- The Hawaiian islands formed over a volcanic hotspot. tree →
- The café has a free Wi-Fi hotspot. tree →
- Mum turned her phone into a hotspot for my tablet. tree →
- The beach is a tourist hotspot in summer. tree →
- Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot. tree →
- Be careful what you share on public hotspots. tree →
note
Countable. Usually one word, sometimes hot spot. A hotspot is not always hot in temperature; it means a busy or important spot.
Trees and pragmatics
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