Scottish

American  

[skot-ish] / ˈskɒt ɪʃ /

adjective

1. Also of or relating to Scotland, its people, or their language.

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noun

1. the people of Scotland.

2. Scots.

Scottish British  

/ ˈskɒtɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, its people, their Gaelic language, or their English dialect

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noun

1. (functioning as plural) the Scots collectively

Commonly Confused

See Scotch.

Other Word Forms

• Scottishly adverb
• Scottishness noun
• half-Scottish adjective

Etymology

Origin of Scottish

First recorded before 900; Middle English, from Late Latin Scott(us) Scot + -ish ¹; replacing Old English Scyttisc

Example Sentences

Townsend is contracted with the Scottish Rugby Union until next year's World Cup in Australia.

From Barron's

The Scottish government says it published new cancer referral guidelines last August and the health secretary is looking forward to discussing Isla's family's petition.

From BBC

Brought up on a Scottish island, in 2023 she moved to California, where she wanted to pursue her dream of becoming a defence attorney.

From BBC

The Scottish duo, who are considered serious medal contenders in this event, cut relaxed figures inside the quirky, partially-wooden Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Italy, which was built for the 1956 Games.

From BBC

Celtic's Scottish Premiership visit to Aberdeen has been postponed, along with Dundee's match with Motherwell, after heavy rain in the north east.

From BBC