Words Ending With S
Welcome to the ultimate collection of words that end with the letter S! Dive into a world where plurals, possessives, and verbs come alive. Whether you're a wordsmith, a student, or just a curious mind, you'll find something fascinating in this linguistic treasure trove. Let’s get started and have some fun!
2 letter words
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| is | 2 | - | - |
| as | 2 | a United States territory on the eastern part of the island of Samoa | - |
| us | 2 | North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 | - |
| es | 2 | a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons | - |
| os | 2 | the left eye | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| was | 6 | - | - |
| yes | 6 | an affirmative | I was hoping for a yes |
| his | 6 | - | - |
| has | 6 | - | - |
| its | 3 | - | - |
| ass | 3 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| bus | 5 | a car that is old and unreliable | the fenders had fallen off that old bus |
| gas | 4 | a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes | - |
| cos | 5 | ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle | - |
| sis | 3 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| gus | 4 | - | - |
| ops | 5 | (Roman mythology) goddess of abundance and fertility; wife of Saturn; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor | - |
| das | 4 | any of several small ungulate mammals of Africa and Asia with rodent-like incisors and feet with hooflike toes | - |
| ins | 3 | an agency in the Department of Justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States | - |
| pas | 5 | (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet) | - |
| dos | 4 | an operating system that is on a disk | - |
| abs | 5 | any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances | - |
| dis | 4 | (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades | - |
| hos | 6 | - | - |
| sos | 3 | an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code | - |
| ras | 3 | the network in the reticular formation that serves an alerting or arousal function | - |
| pus | 5 | a fluid product of inflammation | - |
| mis | 5 | - | - |
| jus | 10 | - | - |
| vis | 6 | - | - |
| nos | 3 | - | - |
| ifs | 6 | - | - |
| ans | 3 | the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands | - |
| vas | 6 | a tube in which a body fluid circulates | - |
| mus | 5 | type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch | - |
| als | 3 | thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs | - |
| bos | 5 | wild and domestic cattle; in some classifications placed in the subfamily Bovinae or tribe Bovini | - |
| res | 3 | a widely distributed system consisting of all the cells able to ingest bacteria or colloidal particles etc, except for certain white blood cells | - |
| mos | 5 | - | - |
| ers | 3 | - | - |
| tas | 3 | - | - |
| sus | 3 | type genus of the Suidae | - |
| pos | 5 | - | - |
| pis | 5 | - | - |
| fas | 6 | a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy | - |
| ems | 5 | - | - |
| ais | 3 | - | - |
| eds | 4 | a rapid automatic system to detect plastic explosives in passengers' luggage using X-ray technology and computers; designed for use in airports | - |
| kos | 7 | (in India) a unit of length having different values in different localities | - |
| nas | 3 | - | - |
| bis | 5 | - | - |
| bes | 5 | - | - |
| nus | 3 | - | - |
| eas | 3 | a federal warning system that is activated by FEMA; enables the President to take over the United States airwaves to warn the whole country of major catastrophic events | - |
| ios | 3 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| this | 7 | As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned. | - |
| does | 5 | - | - |
| days | 8 | the time during which someone's life continues | the monarch's last days |
| miss | 6 | fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind | I missed that remark |
| says | 7 | - | - |
| eyes | 7 | opinion or judgment | in the eyes of the law |
| goes | 5 | - | - |
| boss | 6 | raise in a relief | embossed stationery |
| news | 7 | information about recent and important events | they awaited news of the outcome |
| less | 4 | used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs | less interesting |
| kiss | 8 | the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof) | - |
| pass | 6 | move past | A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window |
| mess | 6 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| lots | 4 | to a very great degree or extent | - |
| legs | 5 | staying power | that old Broadway play really has legs |
| arms | 6 | the official symbols of a family, state, etc. | - |
| dogs | 6 | - | - |
| nuts | 4 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| ways | 10 | structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired | - |
| guns | 5 | - | - |
| piss | 6 | eliminate urine | - |
| plus | 6 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| ours | 4 | - | - |
| eggs | 6 | oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food | - |
| dies | 5 | - | - |
| bags | 7 | - | - |
| mass | 6 | the common people generally | separate the warriors from the mass |
| loss | 4 | the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue | the company operated at a loss last year |
| thus | 7 | an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or East African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation | - |
| laws | 7 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
| guts | 5 | fortitude and determination | he didn't have the guts to try it |
| pigs | 7 | - | - |
| bars | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights | - |
| arts | 4 | studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills) | the college of arts and sciences |
| mars | 6 | a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color | - |
| rats | 4 | - | - |
| sins | 4 | - | - |
| acts | 6 | a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome | - |
| eats | 4 | informal terms for a meal | - |
| hers | 7 | - | - |
| tons | 4 | a large number or amount | - |
| oops | 6 | - | - |
| cows | 9 | domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age | wait till the cows come home |
| odds | 6 | the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another | he offered odds of two to one |
| bugs | 7 | - | - |
| jess | 11 | - | - |
| cuts | 6 | - | - |
| pops | 8 | - | - |
| fuss | 7 | a quarrel about petty points | - |
| bass | 6 | the lowest adult male singing voice | - |
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5 letter words
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| years | 8 | a prolonged period of time | I haven't been there for years and years |
| guess | 6 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| times | 7 | an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed | four times three equals twelve |
| hands | 9 | the force of workers available | - |
| comes | 9 | - | - |
| means | 7 | considerable capital (wealth or income) | he is a man of means |
| yours | 8 | - | - |
| hours | 8 | an indefinite period of time | they talked for hours |
| jesus | 12 | a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29) | - |
| needs | 6 | in such a manner as could not be otherwise | we must needs by objective |
| lives | 8 | - | - |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| class | 7 | a body of students who graduate together | the class of '97 |
| works | 12 | the internal mechanism of a device | - |
| dress | 6 | cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of | dress the plants in the garden |
| miles | 7 | - | - |
| rules | 5 | - | - |
| shoes | 8 | a particular situation | - |
| glass | 6 | a mirror; usually a ladies' dressing mirror | - |
| cross | 7 | meet at a point | - |
| press | 7 | a dense crowd of people | - |
| paris | 7 | the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce | - |
| pants | 7 | (used in the plural) underpants worn by women | - |
| balls | 7 | - | - |
| names | 7 | verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument | sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me |
| james | 14 | (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of John; author of the Epistle of James in the New Testament | - |
| folks | 12 | people in general (often used in the plural) | folks around here drink moonshine |
| heads | 9 | - | - |
| cards | 8 | a game played with playing cards | - |
| rings | 6 | gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises | the rings require a strong upper body |
| bless | 7 | render holy by means of religious rites | - |
| lines | 5 | - | - |
| tears | 5 | the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) | she was in tears |
| bucks | 13 | - | - |
| stops | 7 | a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card | - |
| parts | 7 | the local environment | he hasn't been seen around these parts in years |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
| focus | 10 | become focussed or come into focus | The light focused |
| bones | 7 | (used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance | - |
| woods | 9 | the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area | - |
| falls | 8 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| sucks | 11 | - | - |
| rooms | 7 | apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel) | - |
| talks | 9 | a discussion intended to produce an agreement | talks between Israelis and Palestinians |
| steps | 7 | a flight of stairs or a flight of steps | - |
| notes | 5 | - | - |
| terms | 7 | status with respect to the relations between people or groups | on good terms with her in-laws |
| marks | 11 | English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964) | - |
| louis | 5 | United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981) | - |
| stays | 8 | a woman's close-fitting foundation garment | - |
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6 letter words
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| always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
| things | 10 | any movable possession (especially articles of clothing) | she packed her things and left |
| thanks | 13 | an acknowledgment of appreciation | - |
| ladies | 7 | - | - |
| across | 8 | transversely | the marble slabs were cut across |
| dreams | 9 | - | - |
| unless | 6 | Upon any less condition than (the fact or thing stated in the sentence or clause which follows); if not; supposing that not; if it be not; were it not that; except. | we shall fail unless we are industrious |
| cheers | 11 | - | - |
| famous | 11 | widely known and esteemed | a famous actor |
| leaves | 9 | - | - |
| papers | 10 | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | - |
| states | 6 | - | - |
| lights | 10 | - | - |
| bodies | 9 | - | - |
| genius | 7 | unusual mental ability | - |
| rights | 10 | - | - |
| nights | 10 | - | - |
| forces | 11 | - | - |
| humans | 11 | all of the living human inhabitants of the earth | - |
| hearts | 9 | a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades | - |
| horses | 9 | - | - |
| access | 10 | reach or gain access to | How does one access the attic in this house? |
| houses | 9 | - | - |
| ghosts | 10 | - | - |
| sports | 8 | - | - |
| series | 6 | a periodical that appears at scheduled times | - |
| stairs | 6 | a flight of stairs or a flight of steps | - |
| guards | 8 | - | - |
| troops | 8 | soldiers collectively | - |
| stress | 6 | to stress, single out as important | - |
| crisis | 8 | a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something | after the crisis the patient either dies or gets better |
| clouds | 9 | - | - |
| stones | 6 | - | - |
| passes | 8 | - | - |
| fields | 10 | United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946) | - |
| status | 6 | a state at a particular time | the current status of the arms negotiations |
| circus | 10 | a genus of haws comprising the harriers | - |
| tracks | 12 | - | - |
| nerves | 9 | an uneasy psychological state | he suffered an attack of nerves |
| colors | 8 | a flag that shows its nationality | - |
| waters | 9 | United States actress and singer (1896-1977) | - |
| cities | 8 | - | - |
| wheels | 12 | - | - |
| copies | 10 | - | - |
| tennis | 6 | a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court | - |
| wolves | 12 | - | - |
| sleeps | 8 | - | - |
| rivers | 9 | - | - |
| apples | 10 | - | - |
| values | 9 | beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something) | he has very conservatives values |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| minutes | 9 | a written account of what transpired at a meeting | - |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| clothes | 12 | clothing in general | he always bought his clothes at the same store |
| besides | 10 | in addition | - |
| nervous | 10 | unpredictably excitable (especially of horses) | - |
| address | 9 | put an address on (an envelope) | - |
| towards | 11 | - | - |
| numbers | 11 | an illegal daily lottery | - |
| jealous | 14 | showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages | jealous of his success and covetous of his possessions |
| letters | 7 | scholarly attainment | he is a man of letters |
| discuss | 10 | speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion | We discussed our household budget |
| witness | 10 | (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature | - |
| useless | 7 | having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully | a kitchen full of useless gadgets |
| success | 11 | a person with a record of successes | if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success |
| glasses | 8 | (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | - |
| process | 11 | a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant | a bony process |
| obvious | 12 | easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind | obvious errors |
| details | 8 | true confidential information | after the trial he gave us the real details |
| curious | 9 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | a curious hybrid accent |
| remains | 9 | the dead body of a human being | - |
| windows | 14 | (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface | - |
| species | 11 | a specific kind of something | a species of molecule |
| cameras | 11 | - | - |
| actress | 9 | a female actor | - |
| express | 16 | obtain from a substance, as by mechanical action | Italians express coffee rather than filter it |
| studies | 8 | - | - |
| spirits | 9 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| classes | 9 | - | - |
| effects | 15 | property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business | she left some of her personal effects in the house |
| goddess | 10 | a female deity | - |
| confess | 12 | admit (to a wrongdoing) | She confessed that she had taken the money |
| affairs | 13 | matters of personal concern | get his affairs in order |
| schools | 12 | - | - |
| madness | 10 | an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain | - |
| thieves | 13 | - | - |
| illness | 7 | impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism | - |
| leaders | 8 | the body of people who lead a group | the national leadership adopted his plan |
| heavens | 13 | the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected | - |
| panties | 9 | - | - |
| cookies | 13 | - | - |
| manners | 9 | social deportment | he has the manners of a pig |
| various | 10 | distinctly dissimilar or unlike | animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth |
| anyways | 16 | used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement | - |
| anxious | 14 | eagerly desirous | anxious to see the new show at the museum |
| physics | 17 | the science of matter and energy and their interactions | his favorite subject was physics |
| endless | 8 | having no known beginning and presumably no end | time is endless |
| impress | 11 | reproduce by printing | - |
| masters | 9 | United States poet (1869-1950) | - |
| savings | 11 | a fund of money put by as a reserve | - |
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8 letter words
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| business | 10 | a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it | he bought his brother's business |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| feelings | 12 | emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | the remark hurt his feelings |
| upstairs | 10 | on a floor above | they lived upstairs |
| goodness | 10 | that which is pleasing or valuable or useful | - |
| gorgeous | 10 | dazzlingly beautiful | a gorgeous Victorian gown |
| precious | 12 | obviously contrived to charm | an insufferably precious performance |
| darkness | 13 | absence of light or illumination | - |
| politics | 12 | social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | office politics is often counterproductive |
| progress | 11 | move forward, also in the metaphorical sense | - |
| services | 13 | performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others | the mayor tried to maintain city services |
| presents | 10 | - | - |
| partners | 10 | - | - |
| highness | 15 | the quality of being high or lofty | - |
| nowadays | 15 | the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | - |
| fabulous | 13 | extremely pleasing | a fabulous vacation |
| generous | 9 | more than is usual or necessary | a generous portion |
| previous | 13 | just preceding something else in time or order | the previous owner |
| mistress | 10 | an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man | - |
| enormous | 10 | extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree | an enormous boulder |
| hopeless | 13 | certain to fail | the situation is hopeless |
| homeless | 13 | physically or spiritually homeless or deprived of security | - |
| hercules | 13 | (classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength; performed 12 immense labors to gain immortality | - |
| weakness | 15 | a flaw or weak point | - |
| congress | 11 | the social act of assembling for some common purpose | the lovers met discreetly for the purposes of sexual congress |
| williams | 13 | United States playwright (1911-1983) | - |
| stations | 8 | (Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary | - |
| analysis | 11 | a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | his physician recommended psychoanalysis |
| elements | 10 | violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements) | they felt the full fury of the elements |
| trousers | 8 | (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately | he had a sharp crease in his trousers |
| quarters | 17 | housing available for people to live in | he found quarters for his family |
| scissors | 10 | a wrestling hold in which you wrap your legs around the opponents body or head and put your feet together and squeeze | - |
| kindness | 13 | tendency to be kind and forgiving | - |
| helpless | 13 | lacking in or deprived of strength or power | lying ill and helpless |
| glorious | 9 | having great beauty and splendor | a glorious spring morning |
| bollocks | 16 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| waitress | 11 | serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | - |
| respects | 12 | (often used with `pay') a formal expression of esteem | he paid his respects to the mayor |
| weekends | 16 | - | - |
| injuries | 15 | - | - |
| sickness | 14 | impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism | - |
| curtains | 10 | - | - |
| harmless | 13 | not causing or capable of causing harm | harmless bacteria |
| measures | 10 | - | - |
| restless | 8 | lacking or not affording physical or mental rest | a restless night |
| overseas | 11 | in a place across an ocean | - |
| mattress | 10 | a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed | - |
| feathers | 14 | - | - |
| chambers | 17 | English architect (1723-1796) | - |
| cannabis | 12 | any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs | - |
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9 letter words
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| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| dangerous | 11 | involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm | a dangerous criminal |
| ourselves | 12 | An emphasized form of the pronoun of the first person plural; used as a subject, usually with we; also, alone in the predicate, in the nominative or the objective case. | - |
| happiness | 16 | state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy | - |
| delicious | 12 | greatly pleasing or entertaining | a delicious joke |
| mountains | 11 | - | - |
| religious | 10 | concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church | religious texts |
| backwards | 21 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | - |
| worthless | 15 | morally reprehensible | - |
| relations | 9 | mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups | - |
| conscious | 13 | intentionally conceived | a conscious effort to speak more slowly |
| fireworks | 19 | - | - |
| anonymous | 14 | having no known name or identity or known source | anonymous authors |
| batteries | 11 | - | - |
| embarrass | 13 | cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious | - |
| marvelous | 14 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| hilarious | 12 | marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter | hilarious broad comedy |
| materials | 11 | - | - |
| righteous | 13 | characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice | the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much |
| ambitious | 13 | requiring full use of your abilities or resources | ambitious schedule |
| handcuffs | 21 | - | - |
| pointless | 11 | not having a point especially a sharp point | my pencils are all pointless |
| shameless | 14 | feeling no shame | a shameless imposter |
| followers | 15 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| mysteries | 14 | - | - |
| poisonous | 11 | having the qualities or effects of a poison | - |
| heartless | 12 | lacking in feeling or pity or warmth | - |
| countless | 11 | too numerous to be counted | countless hours |
| forensics | 14 | scientific tests or techniques used in the investigation of crimes | - |
| groceries | 12 | - | - |
| diagnosis | 11 | identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon | - |
| priceless | 13 | having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth | - |
| mechanics | 18 | the technical aspects of doing something | the mechanics of prose style |
| economics | 15 | the branch of social science that deals with the production and distribution and consumption of goods and services and their management | - |
| greatness | 10 | unusual largeness in size or extent or number | - |
| occasions | 13 | something you have to do | he minded his own specialized occasions |
| notorious | 9 | known widely and usually unfavorably | a notorious gangster |
| awareness | 12 | having knowledge of | he had no awareness of his mistakes |
| bourgeois | 12 | conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class | a bourgeois mentality |
| dumplings | 15 | small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough | - |
| sweetness | 12 | a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | - |
| leftovers | 15 | food remaining from a previous meal | he had leftovers for dinner last night |
| scratches | 16 | - | - |
| robberies | 13 | - | - |
| glamorous | 12 | having an air of allure, romance and excitement | glamorous movie stars |
| senseless | 9 | not marked by the use of reason | a senseless act |
| powerless | 14 | lacking power | - |
| emptiness | 13 | an empty area or space | the emptiness of outer space |
| ferocious | 14 | marked by extreme and violent energy | a ferocious beating |
| monstrous | 11 | shockingly brutal or cruel | no excess was too monstrous for them to commit |
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10 letter words
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| themselves | 18 | The plural of himself, herself, and itself. | - |
| ridiculous | 13 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| conditions | 13 | the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation | every day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception |
| mysterious | 15 | of an obscure nature | the new insurance policy is written without cryptic or mysterious terms |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| operations | 12 | financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records | - |
| directions | 13 | - | - |
| tremendous | 13 | extreme in degree or extent or amount or impact | - |
| loneliness | 10 | sadness resulting from being forsaken or abandoned | - |
| regardless | 12 | in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks | he carried on regardless of the difficulties |
| outrageous | 11 | greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation | spends an outrageous amount on entertainment |
| marvellous | 15 | too improbable to admit of belief | - |
| courageous | 13 | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching | a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain |
| wilderness | 14 | a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition | it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers |
| belongings | 14 | something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone | - |
| contagious | 13 | (of disease) capable of being transmitted by infection | - |
| sunglasses | 11 | (plural) spectacles that are darkened or polarized to protect the eyes from the glare of the sun | - |
| statistics | 12 | a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters | - |
| rendezvous | 23 | a date; usually with a member of the opposite sex | - |
| underpants | 13 | an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin | - |
| auspicious | 14 | auguring favorable circumstances and good luck | an auspicious beginning for the campaign |
| continuous | 12 | continuing in time or space without interruption | a continuous rearrangement of electrons in the solar atoms results in the emission of light |
| binoculars | 14 | (plural) an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes | - |
| miraculous | 14 | peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention | - |
| tenderness | 11 | a feeling of concern for the welfare of someone (especially someone defenseless) | - |
| astronauts | 10 | - | - |
| deliveries | 14 | - | - |
| victorious | 15 | experiencing triumph | - |
| headphones | 19 | - | - |
| eyewitness | 16 | a spectator who can describe what happened | - |
| indigenous | 12 | originating where it is found | the Ainu are indigenous to the northernmost islands of Japan |
| hypothesis | 21 | a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena | a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory |
| speechless | 17 | temporarily incapable of speaking | speechless with shock |
| relentless | 10 | never-ceasing | the relentless beat of the drums |
| prosperous | 14 | in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich | a prosperous family |
| disastrous | 11 | (of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin | the battle was a disastrous end to a disastrous campaign |
| gymnastics | 18 | a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility | - |
| crossroads | 13 | a community of people smaller than a village | - |
| chopsticks | 23 | - | - |
| provisions | 15 | a stock or supply of foods | - |
| vibrations | 15 | - | - |
| afternoons | 13 | - | - |
| stewardess | 14 | a woman steward on an airplane | - |
| metropolis | 14 | people living in a large densely populated municipality | - |
| bitterness | 12 | the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth | - |
| breathless | 15 | not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty | breathless at thought of what I had done |
| infectious | 15 | caused by infection or capable of causing infection | - |
| rebellious | 12 | discontented as toward authority | - |
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Welcome to the delightful realm of words ending with S! These words have a unique charm, often influencing how we speak and interpret language. They can add zest to sentences, create plural forms, or even completely change meanings. Imagine the fun we’ll have unraveling examples like "happiness," "cactus," and "kisses." Let's dive into this captivating linguistic adventure.
About words ending with S
Words ending with S play a crucial role in the English language. Not only do they help form plurals, but they also affect pronunciation and meaning. For instance, adding an S to "cat" transforms it into "cats," indicating more than one feline friend. This tiny letter holds immense power in shaping our communication!
The position of S at the end of words often influences pronunciation. Consider the difference between "bus" and "buses" – the former has a singular, hiss-like finish, while the latter elongates into a softer "z" sound. Such variations make language learning both challenging and thrilling, as each word's ending can alter its musicality and nuance.
Popular word examples
Let's explore some popular words ending with S. These everyday terms demonstrate just how versatile and integral these words are to our daily lives.
Happiness
- Definition: A state of well-being and contentment.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her laughter was a clear sign of her happiness."
- Fun Fact: The word "happiness" stems from the Middle English word “hap,” meaning luck or fortune.
Cactus
- Definition: A type of plant adapted to arid environments, characterized by thick, fleshy parts that store water.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cactus thrived in the sunny, dry climate."
- Fun Fact: The word "cactus" comes from the Ancient Greek word “kaktos,” which referred to a spiny plant.
Kisses
- Definition: Plural form of "kiss," a touch or caress with the lips as a sign of love, affection, or greeting.
- Example in a Sentence: "She blew kisses to the crowd."
- Fun Fact: The tradition of blowing kisses dates back to ancient Roman times.
Glass
- Definition: A hard, brittle substance typically transparent or translucent, used for windows, bottles, and other products.
- Example in a Sentence: "The glass shattered into a thousand pieces."
- Fun Fact: The process of making glass dates back to around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia.
Toys
- Definition: Plural form of "toy," objects for children to play with.
- Example in a Sentence: "The toys were scattered across the living room floor."
- Fun Fact: The word "toy" originally referred to any small item or trinket, not just children's playthings.
Books
- Definition: Plural form of "book," a set of written or printed sheets bound together.
- Example in a Sentence: "She borrowed three books from the library."
- Fun Fact: The concept of the modern book evolved from ancient scrolls.
Shoes
- Definition: Plural form of "shoe," coverings for the feet.
- Example in a Sentence: "He polished his shoes until they gleamed."
- Fun Fact: The oldest known shoes are about 5,500 years old, made from a single piece of leather.
Dreams
- Definition: Plural form of "dream," a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep.
- Example in a Sentence: "Her dreams were filled with fantastical adventures."
- Fun Fact: Humans spend roughly six years of their lives dreaming.
Stars
- Definition: Plural form of "star," luminous points in the night sky.
- Example in a Sentence: "The stars twinkled brightly above."
- Fun Fact: There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the Earth's beaches.
Rivers
- Definition: Plural form of "river," large natural streams of water flowing towards an ocean, sea, or another river.
- Example in a Sentence: "The rivers flowed swiftly after the storm."
- Fun Fact: The Amazon River is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Here are some high-scoring Scrabble words ending with S. These words will surely give you an edge in your next game!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | 34 | Plural of "quiz," short tests or assessments |
| Oxazepams | 29 | Plural of "oxazepam," a type of tranquilizer |
| Jackboots | 24 | Heavy military boots |
| Jazziness | 35 | The quality of being lively and exciting |
| Buzzwords | 31 | Popular or fashionable words or phrases |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle enthusiasts, here are some popular five-letter words ending with S. Perfect for cracking those daily puzzles!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grass | Plant life consisting of short green blades |
| Floss | A soft thread used to clean between teeth |
| Press | To apply pressure to something |
| Dress | A garment worn by women |
| Class | A group of students who are taught together |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s journey into the land of rare and unusual words ending with S. These gems might surprise you with their distinctive charm.
Callithumpians
- Definition: A term used to describe noisy or boisterous parades or gatherings.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from the 19th century, this word is rarely used today but once described raucous celebrations.
- Example in a Sentence: "The callithumpians paraded through the town, causing quite a stir."
Languorous
- Definition: Characterized by a lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
- Interesting Fact: This word comes from the Latin "languor," meaning faintness or weariness.
- Example in a Sentence: "The heat made everyone feel languorous and sleepy."
Sabulous
- Definition: Sandy or gritty.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Latin word "sabulosus," meaning full of sand.
- Example in a Sentence: "The beach had a sabulous texture underfoot."
Borborygmus
- Definition: The rumbling sound produced by the movement of gas in the intestines.
- Interesting Fact: This medical term comes from the Greek "borborygmos," imitating the sound itself.
- Example in a Sentence: "His borborygmus was loud enough to be heard across the room."
Cacophonous
- Definition: Having a harsh, discordant sound.
- Interesting Fact: Stemming from the Greek "kakophonos," meaning 'bad voice,' this word perfectly describes jarring noises.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cacophonous din of the construction site was overwhelming."
Final words
There you have it—a thrilling exploration of words ending with S! From common terms that enrich our daily conversations to rare gems that add flair to our vocabulary, these words are truly fascinating. Whether you're a Scrabble champion, a Wordle enthusiast, or just a lover of language, there's always something intriguing about the way words end. Keep exploring, and you'll discover even more captivating linguistic treasures!
