Meaning & use

hotspot

noun·Everyday

A place with a wireless internet connection, or an area of frequent activity or interest.

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The cafe offers a free Wi-Fi hotspot for customers who want to work while they eat.

The coastal town has become a tourist hotspot known for its lively nightlife.

A note on using this word

Hotspot can refer to wireless internet access, a region of frequent activity, or an area of geological or biological concentration.

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