a small area with a relatively high temperature in comparison to its surroundings

fire engines were required to visit the scene again last night after hotspots appeared to be in danger of re-igniting

a place of significant activity, danger, or violence

they identified eight pollution hotspots at the mouth of the Thames

while some were caught in the cross-fire at various political hotspots, most victims were targeted and killed

teams will patrol anti-social behaviour hotspots in all parts of the borough

a popular place of entertainment

treat your clients to a cocktail at one of the following hotspots

an area on a computer screen which can be clicked to activate a function, especially an image or piece of text acting as a hyperlink