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Examples of piping hot in a Sentence
The coffee was served piping hot.
the appeal of piping hot cocoa after an afternoon of shoveling snow
Recent Examples on the Web
The leakproof, dishwasher-safe container is made from food-grade stainless steel and has double-walled insulation to keep food piping hot or freezing cold.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 June 2024
With tender beef, hearty vegetables and Guinness stout, this piping hot pie promises to satisfy cravings for traditional Irish fare.
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Rebekah Evans, The Week Uk, theweek, 11 Mar. 2024
The Chinese have many variations: steamed, fried, grilled on a hot plate and even served piping hot with soup inside.
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Michelle Tchea, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2024
Fried to order, the piping hot wings deliver moist chicken encased in a crackling exterior that’s sweet and garlicky.
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Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of piping hot was
in the 14th century
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Cite this Entry
“Piping hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piping%20hot. Accessed 9 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
piping hot
adjective
: very hot
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