Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that scorches

“The scorcher of a summer sun made it difficult to enjoy the outdoors.”

2. noun

a severe or intense heat wave

“The region experienced a severe scorcher that lasted for several days.”

3. verb

to cause to scorch or burn

“The intense heat scorched the crops, leaving them ruined.”

4. verb

to become extremely hot or humid

“The weather forecast warned that the city would scorcher later that day.”