Vocabulary Entry

scorch

|verb • noun

verb

To burn the surface of something or to cause it to become brown or charred.

Example Sentences

"Be careful not to scorch the toast while it's in the oven."

"The intense heat from the sun can scorch your skin if you're not wearing sunscreen."

"He accidentally scorched the paper while trying to light a fire."

noun

Example Sentences

"The scorch on the wood made it look weathered and old."

"She noticed a scorch on the carpet where the candle had fallen."

"The scorch from the iron left a permanent mark on the shirt."