1. A pad for use under a hot dish to protect a table
   "She placed a hot pad on the dining surface before serving the steaming casserole";
   - table mat
    
2. Heater consisting of electrical heating elements contained in a flexible pad
   "She applied a hot pad to her sore muscles";
   - heating pad

Derived forms: hot pads

Type of: heater, pad, warmer

Encyclopedia: Hot pad