1. A place of political unrest and potential violence
   "the United States cannot police all of the world's hotspots";
   - hot spot, trouble spot, flashpoint
    
2. A point of relatively intense heat or radiation
   "The thermal imaging camera detected several hotspots in the building";
   - hot spot
    
3. A popular venue for entertainment or socializing
   "The new restaurant quickly became the neighbourhood's hotspot";
   - hot spot

1. Somewhere with a wireless internet connection
   "The café was a popular hot spot for remote workers"

Derived forms: hotspots, hot spots

Type of: geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region, point, spot

Encyclopedia: Hotspot, Kentucky