scorch

verb
UK: /skɔːtʃ/
US: /skɔːrtʃ/

  1. To burn something slightly, usually changing its color.

    1. I saw smoke and realized I'd scorch the toast if I didn't act fast.
    2. The iron was too hot and it scorched the shirt leaving a permanent mark.

  2. To damage plants by burning the surface.

    1. The sun can scorch the leaves of young plants if they're not watered.
    2. A heatwave scorched the farmer's crops, resulting in significant losses.

Synonyms

sear scald burn blemish char mark singe
scorch noun

  1. A mark or discoloration caused by burning something slightly.

    1. There's a scorch on the table from the hot pan.
    2. The fabric showed a scorch where the iron had been left too long.

  2. The act of scorching something.

    1. The scorch of the earth after the fire was devastating to the habitat.
    2. The intense heat caused a widespread scorch across the arid landscape.
scorch adjective

  1. Very hot.

    1. It was a scorch day, and I stayed inside.
    2. The sun's scorch heat made it impossible to be outside for long.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scorch" in English means: To burn something slightly, usually changing its color., To damage plants by burning the surface..

The phonetic transcription of "scorch" is /skɔːtʃ/ in British English and /skɔːrtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scorch": sear, scald, burn, blemish, char, mark, singe.

Example usage of "scorch": "I saw smoke and realized I'd scorch the toast if I didn't act fast.". More examples on the page.