/ Dictionary / Index H hot war: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: hot' war' Pronunciation: [key] open military conflict; an armed conflict between nations: The increasing tension in the Middle East could lead to a hot war. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. hot type hot water Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language