Hotbed

Pronunciation: /hɑtˌbɛd/

Definitions of hotbed

noun a place or environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, typically something negative or undesirable

Example Sentences

A1 A hotbed is a place where plants can grow well.

A2 The school is a hotbed of creativity and innovation.

B1 The city has become a hotbed for startups and entrepreneurs.

B2 The political climate in the country is a hotbed of unrest and tension.

C1 The region has long been known as a hotbed for illegal activities.

C2 The company's research and development department is a hotbed of groundbreaking ideas.

Examples of hotbed in a Sentence

formal The city has become a hotbed of innovation and technological advancement.

informal The park is a hotbed for skateboarders and BMX riders.

slang That club is a real hotbed for troublemakers.

figurative The debate became a hotbed of conflicting opinions and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of hotbed

• plural: hotbeds
• comparative: hotter
• superlative: hottest
• present tense: hotbed
• future tense: will hotbed
• perfect tense: has hotbed
• continuous tense: is hotbedding
• singular: hotbed
• positive degree: hotbed
• infinitive: to hotbed
• gerund: hotbedding
• participle: hotbedded

Origin and Evolution of hotbed

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hotbed' originated from Middle English, where 'hot' referred to heat and 'bed' referred to a piece of ground for plants.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a bed of earth for plants that require heat to grow, the term 'hotbed' evolved to also mean a place or environment that fosters rapid growth or development, often in a negative connotation.