Word
scorching
Phoneticsscorch·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskɔɹtʃɪŋ/
UK/skˈɔːtʃɪŋ/
Definition
adj. extremely hot. You use this to describe weather or surfaces that feel like they are burning.
adj. characterized by intense, burning heat. Often used to describe climatic conditions or high temperatures that cause physical discomfort.
Examples
“The scorching sun makes it hard to stay outside.”
“We spent the afternoon indoors to escape the scorching heat of the desert summer.”
“The runners struggled to maintain their pace under the scorching midday sun, which had pushed temperatures well above the seasonal average.”
Examples
simple
“The scorching sun makes it hard to stay outside.”
contextual
“We spent the afternoon indoors to escape the scorching heat of the desert summer.”
complex
“The runners struggled to maintain their pace under the scorching midday sun, which had pushed temperatures well above the seasonal average.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “scorching” in context.
Usage
Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun like 'heat', 'sun', or 'day'.
Real-World Examples
“After such a scorching summer, and with a temperature drop of more than 15C compared with last Thursday’s heat, it may feel surprisingly chilly.” “In June, when I left to return to the US, Europe was scorching.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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