HOT SEAT

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

IPA (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does hot seat mean? 

• HOT SEAT (noun)
  The noun HOT SEAT has 2 senses:

1. an instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person

2. a difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism

  Familiarity information: HOT SEAT used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HOT SEAT (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

An instrument of execution by electrocution; resembles an ordinary seat for one person

Classified under:

Nouns denoting man-made objects

Synonyms:

chair; death chair; electric chair; hot seat

Context example:

the murderer was sentenced to die in the chair

Hypernyms ("hot seat" is a kind of...):

instrument of execution (an instrument designed and used to take the life of a condemned person)

Sense 2

Meaning:

A difficult position where you are subjected to stress and criticism

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("hot seat" is a kind of...):

berth; billet; office; place; position; post; situation; spot (a job in an organization)