Scottish

1 of 2

adjective

Scot·​tish ˈskä-tish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, Scots, or the Scots

Scottishness

ˈskä-tish-nəs 

noun

Scottish

2 of 2

noun

: scots

Examples of Scottish in a Sentence

Adjective

He spoke with a Scottish accent.

Robert Burns was a great Scottish poet.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lassally wanted Craig Ferguson for the job and eventually convinced the network to sign the Scottish comedian. — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

But, at Kelli’s urging, instead of reflecting on going too far or just calling it a night to cool off, Shamea still meets the other woman at the club, determined to enjoy Scottish nightlife. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Noun

The library abuts historic properties like the Huron Cemetery and Scottish Rite Temple, which have specific preservation protections. — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Between the lines of his story are all sorts of anecdotes — of unsuccessful trials in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership, of agents declining the opportunity to represent him, and MLS teams failing to notice him. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Scottes Scotsmen

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1759, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Scottish

• Scottish deerhound
• Scottish Gaelic
• Scottish rite
• Scottish terrier

Kids Definition

Scottish

1 of 2 adjective

Scot·​tish ˈskät-ish 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, the people of Scotland, or the Scots language

Scottish

2 of 2 noun

: scots entry 2