Simple Definition of Scotch

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Scotch

1 of 3

noun

variants or scotch

ˈskɑːtʃ

plural Scotches or scotches

: a kind of whiskey that is made in Scotland

a bottle of Scotch

I'll have another Scotch [=a glass of Scotch], please.

Scotch

2 of 3

adjective

old-fashioned : of or relating to Scotland or its people : scottish

Scotch

3 of 3

trademark

—used for a type of adhesive tape

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Scotch

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trademark

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