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

The combination of the World Cup, Sail Boston, and Boston 250 events saw an economic boom fueled by liquor sales, tall ships, and Scots covering statues with road cones. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

After studying at Eton and serving in the Scots Guards, Robert was hired by the royal family and soon rose through the ranks. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026

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

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