hotspot

Everyday

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 →

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.