hotbox

American  

[hot-boks] / ˈhɒtˌbɒks /

Or hot box

noun

Railroads.

1. a journal box overheated by excessive friction of an axle as a result of inadequate lubrication or the presence of foreign matter.

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Etymology

Origin of hotbox

First recorded in 1835–45; hot + box ¹

Example Sentences

“Why in the world would they want to call him a liar and try to hotbox him and embarrass him?”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2021

CAPA, as it’s called, was a hotbox of ingenuity and genuine success.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021

That Tesfaye would leave behind his introverted, hotbox R&B for arena-sized, Max Martin-assisted pop for 2015’s Beauty Behind the Madness also referenced Swift’s ambitious pop glow-up in the preceding years.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2019

We should be careful not to judge others’ character, especially in the hotbox of today’s Washington.

From Washington Post • Nov. 5, 2019

"At least you had sense enough to wear protective clothing in this hotbox," one said as they carefully unwebbed Copper and carried her out of the lock.

From The Lani People by Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin)