hotspot

/ˈhɑtˌspɑt/
noun
  1. A place where you can connect to the internet using Wi-Fi, often in a public location.
    • She turned her phone into a personal hotspot so her laptop could go online.
    • I found a free Wi-Fi hotspot at the coffee shop.
    • The library offers several hotspots for students to use.
  2. A place where there is a lot of activity, danger, or interest.
    • This city is a popular tourist hotspot during the summer.
    • The region has become a hotspot for volcanic activity.
    • Police patrol the area because it is a known crime hotspot.
  3. A small area on a surface that is much hotter than the surrounding area.
    • The sun created a hotspot on the metal bench, making it too hot to sit on.
    • The engineer used a thermal camera to find a hotspot on the circuit board.
    • A hotspot on the stove burner can cause food to burn quickly.
What does "hotspot" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean