SCOTUS

abbreviation or noun

ˈskō-təs How to pronounce SCOTUS (audio)
: the supreme court of the United States
—often used like a nickname
The U.S. Supreme Court must decide soon whether to review the Kasky v. Nike decision. … SCOTUS should review this case and overturn the California ruling.—National Review

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If that wasn't enough SCOTUS news for you, check out our new deep dive into the big bucks the justices take home from their book deals. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Be on the lookout for a possible SCOTUS opinion later this month. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 That’s why state GOP leaders are so keen to take another crack at the maps after the latest SCOTUS ruling. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026 The measure allows patients to once again get mifepristone through virtual clinics at least until May 11, when SCOTUS will take another look at the case. — Kate Knibbs, Wired News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for SCOTUS

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of SCOTUS was in 1879

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“SCOTUS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SCOTUS. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Legal Definition

SCOTUS

abbreviation
Supreme Court of the United States

Biographical Definition

Scotus 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

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Scotus

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

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