Pronunciation: /skɑtʃ/

Definitions of scotch

noun a type of whiskey made in Scotland

Example Sentences

A1 I like to drink scotch on special occasions.

A2 My grandfather enjoys sipping a glass of scotch in the evening.

B1 The bartender recommended a smooth scotch for me to try.

B2 She purchased a bottle of rare scotch as a gift for her husband.

C1 The connoisseur could distinguish between different types of scotch by taste alone.

C2 The distillery produced a limited edition scotch that quickly became highly sought after.

adjective of or relating to Scotland or its people or culture

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a scotch tape to wrap the gift.

A2 She wore a scotch plaid skirt to the party.

B1 The scotch whiskey was aged for 12 years.

B2 He preferred scotch whisky over bourbon.

C1 The scotch mist on the mountains added to the serene atmosphere.

C2 The scotch pine trees in the forest created a picturesque scene.

Examples of scotch in a Sentence

formal The scotch whisky industry is a significant contributor to the economy.

informal Do you prefer scotch or bourbon for your cocktails?

slang Let's grab a bottle of scotch and have a good time.

figurative His words were like a smooth scotch, leaving a warm feeling in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of scotch

past tense

scotched

plural

scotches

comparative

more scotch

superlative

most scotch

present tense

scotches

future tense

will scotch

perfect tense

has scotched

continuous tense

is scotching

singular

scotch

positive degree

scotch

infinitive

to scotch

gerund

scotching

participle

scotching

Origin and Evolution of scotch

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'scotch' originated from Old English 'scoc', meaning to cut or score. It is believed to have been influenced by Old Norse 'skor' and Middle Dutch 'scot'
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scotch' evolved to refer to a specific type of cut or score, and eventually came to be associated with Scotland due to the use of the term 'Scotch' to describe things originating from Scotland, such as whiskey.