scotch

noun
UK: /skɒtʃ/
US: /skɑːtʃ/

  1. Whisky made in Scotland.

    1. He ordered a Scotch at the bar. [ ] [ ]
    2. The connoisseur savored the complex aroma of the aged Scotch. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scottish
scotch adjective

  1. Relating to Scotland or its people.

    1. Scotch music is very beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum featured a display of traditional Scotch costumes. [ ] [ ]
scotch transitive-verb

  1. To put an end to something.

    1. They tried to scotch the rumour. [ ] [ ]
    2. The funding cuts effectively scotched the entire research project. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "scotch" is /skɒtʃ/ in British English and /skɑːtʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scotch": scottish.

Example usage of "scotch": "He ordered a Scotch at the bar.". More examples on the page.