Scorch: meaning, definitions and examples

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scorch

 

[ skษ”หtสƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to burn slightly

To scorch means to burn slightly, usually resulting in discoloration or damage to the surface of something. It can be caused by heat, fire, or intense sunlight.

Synonyms

burn, char, sear

Examples of usage

  • The iron was too hot and it scorched the shirt.
  • The sun scorched the grass in the field.
  • She accidentally scorched the wooden table with a hot pan.
Context #2 | Noun

a slight or superficial burn

As a noun, scorch refers to a slight or superficial burn on the skin or a surface. It can be caused by heat, fire, or chemicals.

Synonyms

blister, burn, welt

Examples of usage

  • He got a scorch on his hand from touching the hot stove.
  • The scorch on the fabric was caused by the iron.

Translations

Translations of the word "scorch" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chamuscar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเคฒเคธเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versengen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghanguskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฟั–ะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypaliฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ฆใŒใ™

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brรปler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chamuscar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์šฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spรกlit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spรกliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ƒง็„ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaลพgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brenna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะนะดั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yandฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chamuscar

Word origin

The word 'scorch' originated from the Old Norse word 'skorpna' which means 'to be shriveled'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the action of burning slightly or causing discoloration due to heat. Over the years, 'scorch' has become a common term to describe minor burns or damage caused by heat.

See also: scorched, scorcher, scorching.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,964, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.