Scotch: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this term when referring to something related to Scotland or Scottish people. It is generally used in capitalized form.

• The hotel serves a traditional Scotch breakfast.
• His family has strong Scotch roots.

Use this spelling in a general sense to refer to the alcoholic beverage when talking about whisky produced in Scotland, Canada, and Japan.

• Would you like some whisky with dinner?
• His collection includes various types of whisky from around the world.

Use this term for whisky made in Scotland, particularly following the Scottish spelling convention without the 'e'.

• He prefers Scotch whisky over other types of whisky.
• We visited a distillery to learn how Scotch whisky is made.

Use this term to refer specifically to whiskey made in Scotland when discussing beverages. This term is less commonly spelled this way.

• He enjoys a glass of Scotch whiskey in the evening.
• She gifted him a bottle of fine Scotch whiskey.

Use when you want to describe a quick and temporary solution to prevent something from moving or continuing.

• We scotched the door with a chair to keep it from closing.
• He scotched the rumors before they could spread further.

Best for describing actions taken to ensure safety, stability, or to prevent loss. Can refer to physical objects as well as abstract concepts like information.

• The team secured the heavy equipment to the truck.
• Make sure to secure your online account with a strong password.

Used when you need to make something stable, repair or correct it. Often implies a permanent solution.

• He fixed the broken chair with some glue and nails.
• Can you fix the software bug by tomorrow?

Appropriate for situations where you need to attach or secure something in a way that it stays in place.

• Please fasten your seatbelts before the flight takes off.
• She fastened the necklace around her neck.