1. a place of significant activity, popularity, or danger
2. a location providing wireless internet access
Usage: technology
3. an area of intense heat or high temperature

Examples

• The downtown area is a hotspot for nightlife and entertainment.
• I connected to the coffee shop’s Wi-Fi hotspot to check my email.
• The engine developed a dangerous hotspot that could cause overheating.
• The border region became a political hotspot after the disputed election.
• This restaurant is a popular hotspot among young professionals.
• My phone can create a mobile hotspot for other devices.
• Scientists detected several hotspots in the volcanic region.