Definition of the word scorcher

Pronunciation of vocabulary scorcher

scorchernoun

thiêu đốt

/ˈskɔːtʃə(r)//ˈskɔːrtʃər/

Origin of the word scorcher

The word "scorcher" originates from the nautical term "scourer," which was used to describe a piece of rough material used for scrubbing decks or other surfaces on ships. In the 18th century, seafarers began to extend the usage of "scourer" to describe a scorching wind, as the hot and dry gusts could leave surfaces as rough and abrasive as a scouring pad. This usage of "scourer" for a hot wind eventually evolved into the familiar modern word "scorcher" in the mid-19th century. Today, the term "scorcher" is commonly used to describe any extremely hot or sweltering weather condition.

Vocabulary summary scorcher

typenoun

meaningscorcher

meaning(US, US) hurtful insult, hurtful sarcasm, hurtful remark

meaningreckless driver; person who drives at full speed

Example of vocabulary scorchernamespace

meaning

a very hot day

một ngày rất nóng

  • It’s a real scorcher today!

    Hôm nay trời thực sự nóng nực!

meaning

a very good hit, shot, etc. in a sport

một cú đánh, cú sút, v.v. rất tốt trong một môn thể thao

  • a scorcher of a free kick

    một cú đá phạt nóng bỏng

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary scorcher

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