Definition of "scorcher" [scorch•er]

• One that scorches: an iron that was a scorcher. (noun)
• Informal An extremely hot day. (noun)

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• "However, the welcome is warm and the wine list is a scorcher, which is not surprising since owner Tim Luther's background is in wine importing."
• "In particular, the reader pointed out this passage, which proves that the guy hunched over his aerobars on the recreational path , the person who races you on your commute, and the charity ride racer all share a common ancestor called the "scorcher:""
• "Now look Victorian bloke, you can say what you will about my "lack of mental control" but the fact is that this 'scorcher' and his Brompton took the Southwark Bridge KoM points from a guy on a Bianchi this morning."