hot war
noun
open military conflict; an armed conflict between nations: The increasing tension in the Middle East could lead to a hot war.
Origin of hot war
First recorded in 1945–50; by analogy with
cold war
Words nearby hot war
hot to trot,
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hot tub,
hot under the collar,
hot up,
hot war,
hot water,
hot well,
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hot zone,
hot-air balloon