Scots

1 of 2

adjective

ˈskäts 

: scottish

—used especially of the people and language and in legal context

Scots

2 of 2

noun

: the English language of Scotland

Examples of Scots in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

It is best known for its association with Mary, Queen of Scots, who stayed at the castle while ill. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Handre Pollard's grubber was scooped up by center Jesse Kriel, who bumped off two Scots to score. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Steve Clarke’s side were better after half-time and Scott McTominay had three great chances, but this was yet another sobering major tournament defeat for the Scots. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Nobody opens their arms to welcome strangers the way Denver soccer fans do, and the Scots aren’t the only ones who know how to party. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English Scottis, alteration of Scottish

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Scots

• Middle Scots
• Old Scots
• Scots-Irish
• Scots pine

Rhymes for Scots

• blots
• botts
• clots
• cots
• dots
• ghats
• hots
• knots
• lats
• lots
• mots
• nots

Kids Definition

Scots

1 of 2 adjective

ˈskäts 

: scottish entry 1

Scots

2 of 2 noun

: the English language of Scotland