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scorcher

/ˈskɔːr.tʃɚ/
scorch · er
Adverb:scorchingly
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Plural:scorchers
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Adjective:scorching
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scorcher Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A day or period of extremely hot, sweltering weather (informal).

Example

"The weather forecast says tomorrow is going to be a real scorcher, so make sure to bring plenty of water."

2

Something that is remarkably intense, exciting, fast, or severe, such as a fierce remark or a powerful shot in sports (informal).

Example

"The striker fired an absolute scorcher from thirty yards out that sailed straight into the top corner of the net."

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• Rhymes for scorcher

• Nearby Words

scopas tang
scope
scorch
scorcher
scorching
scorchingly
scorchingness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'scorch' (from Middle English 'scorchen', likely influenced by Old Norse or Old French) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scorcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scorcher
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