Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > H Synonyms of hotbed Find synonyms for: Noun 1. hotbed, situation, state of affairs usage: a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad); "it was a hotbed of vice" 2. hotbed, bed usage: a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of hotbed (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: apotheosis Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language