noun

hotspot

hotspot, access point, trouble spot

Is there a Wi-Fi hotspot near here?

Is there a Wi-Fi hotspot near here?

That cafe is a popular hotspot for students.

That cafe is a popular hotspot for students.

The region is a political hotspot.

The region is a political hotspot.

a Wi-Fi hotspot a place with a wireless internet connection You can find a Wi-Fi hotspot at the library.

a hotspot for ((sth.)) a popular place for a certain activity/group The beach is a hotspot for tourists.

a political/trouble hotspot a place with a lot of danger or fighting The border became a military hotspot.

Synonyms: access point, trouble spot, popular place

From 'hot' (intense, active) + 'spot' (place). A place of intense activity.

Think of a 'spot' on a map that is 'hot' with activity, whether it's Wi-Fi signals, people, or trouble.

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