Meaning of the word hotbed in English

What does hotbed mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hotbed

US /ˈhɑːt.bed/
UK /ˈhɒt.bed/

Noun

a place or situation where a lot of a particular activity is happening or might happen:

Example:
Seattle is a hotbed of software publishing.