Pronunciation: /skɔːrtʃ/
noun a mark or injury caused by burning
A1 The scorch on the table was caused by a hot pan.
A2 The scorch on the grass was from the sun shining directly on it.
B1 The scorch on the wall was a result of the fire that broke out in the kitchen.
B2 The scorch on the fabric was evidence of a close encounter with a flame.
C1 The scorch on the earth was a reminder of the intense heat of the summer drought.
C2 The scorch on the metal was evidence of the extreme temperatures it had been exposed to.
verb to burn the surface of something with a sudden, intense heat
A1 The sun can scorch your skin if you stay out too long.
A2 The fire scorched the walls of the old building.
B1 The hot iron scorched the fabric when it accidentally touched it.
B2 The intense heat from the explosion scorched the surrounding area.
C1 The wildfire scorched thousands of acres of land, leaving behind a path of destruction.
C2 The volcanic eruption scorched the earth, creating a barren landscape.
formal The intense heat from the sun can scorch the earth's surface.
informal I left my car parked in the sun and now the seats are scorched.
slang Don't touch that pan, it's scorching hot!
figurative The criticism from her boss seemed to scorch her confidence.
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