heatstroke

noun
UK: /ˈhiːt.strəʊk/
US: /ˈhiːt.stroʊk/

  1. A serious condition caused by overheating, often with a high body temperature and dry skin.

    1. Heatstroke is very dangerous for young kids.
    2. The athlete collapsed from heatstroke after running the marathon in extreme heat.

  2. A severe illness caused by being too long in hot weather.

    1. She got heatstroke and was very sick.
    2. Because of the high humidity and exertion, several hikers suffered from heatstroke.

Synonyms

sunstroke thermic fever

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heatstroke" in English means: A serious condition caused by overheating, often with a high body temperature and dry skin., A severe illness caused by being too long in hot weather..

The phonetic transcription of "heatstroke" is /ˈhiːt.strəʊk/ in British English and /ˈhiːt.stroʊk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heatstroke": sunstroke, thermic fever.

Example usage of "heatstroke": "Heatstroke is very dangerous for young kids.". More examples on the page.