Words Starting With S
Step right up, word enthusiasts! Get ready to be swept away into the scintillating world of words starting with the sensational letter S. From shimmering synonyms to splendidly silly terms, we’ve got a smorgasbord of vocabulary delights just waiting to spark your curiosity and expand your lexicon!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| so | 2 | (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result | the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted |
| si | 2 | a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors | - |
| st | 2 | - | - |
| sh | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| she | 6 | This or that female; the woman understood or referred to; the animal of the female sex, or object personified as feminine, which was spoken of. | - |
| see | 3 | take charge of or deal with | Could you see about lunch? |
| say | 6 | have or contain a certain wording or form | What does the law say? |
| sir | 3 | a title used before the name of knight or baronet | - |
| son | 3 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| saw | 6 | a power tool for cutting wood | - |
| sit | 3 | work or act as a baby-sitter | I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do |
| set | 3 | an unofficial association of people or groups | the smart set goes there |
| six | 10 | denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units | - |
| sex | 10 | the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles | she didn't want to know the sex of the foetus |
| sun | 3 | first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians | - |
| sea | 3 | anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume | - |
| sad | 4 | bad; unfortunate | her clothes were in sad shape |
| sam | 5 | a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target | - |
| sky | 10 | throw or toss with a light motion | - |
| san | 3 | - | - |
| shh | 9 | - | - |
| sat | 3 | the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians | - |
| sin | 3 | estrangement from god | - |
| shy | 9 | lacking self-confidence | - |
| sue | 3 | French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857) | - |
| sec | 5 | 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites | - |
| spy | 8 | (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors | - |
| sis | 3 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| sub | 5 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| sum | 5 | determine the sum of | - |
| sal | 3 | - | - |
| ski | 7 | move along on skis | We love to ski the Rockies |
| sip | 5 | a small drink | - |
| spa | 5 | a health resort near a spring or at the seaside | - |
| sew | 6 | create (clothes) with cloth | Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week? |
| sol | 3 | a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid | - |
| soy | 6 | thin sauce made of fermented soy beans | - |
| sai | 3 | - | - |
| sly | 6 | marked by skill in deception | sly as a fox |
| sow | 6 | place seeds in or on (the ground) | sow the ground with sunflower seeds |
| sha | 6 | - | - |
| sod | 4 | an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of superoxide into hydrogen peroxide and oxygen | - |
| sri | 3 | - | - |
| sim | 5 | - | - |
| sup | 5 | a small amount of liquid food | a sup of ale |
| sen | 3 | a fractional monetary unit of Japan and Indonesia and Cambodia; equal to one hundredth of a yen or rupiah or riel | - |
| sap | 5 | a person who lacks good judgment | - |
| sox | 10 | - | - |
| sob | 5 | convulsive gasp made while weeping | - |
| som | 5 | the basic unit of money in Kyrgyzstan | - |
| sac | 5 | an enclosed space | - |
| sae | 3 | - | - |
| sax | 10 | a single-reed woodwind with a conical bore | - |
| sos | 3 | an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| some | 6 | (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct | some forty people came |
| said | 5 | being the one previously mentioned or spoken of | said party has denied the charges |
| stop | 6 | put an end to a state or an activity | - |
| sure | 4 | having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured | was sure (or certain) she had seen it |
| shit | 7 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| stay | 7 | hang on during a trial of endurance | - |
| show | 10 | provide evidence for | The blood test showed that he was the father |
| same | 6 | a member of an indigenous nomadic people living in northern Scandinavia and herding reindeer | - |
| seen | 4 | - | - |
| such | 9 | of so extreme a degree or extent | such weeping |
| says | 7 | - | - |
| soon | 4 | in the near future | the doctor will soon be here |
| shut | 7 | move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut | shut the window |
| side | 5 | an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute | there are two sides to every question |
| shot | 7 | an estimate based on little or no information | - |
| send | 5 | transfer | - |
| save | 7 | make unnecessary an expenditure or effort | This will save money |
| sick | 10 | affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function | - |
| sing | 5 | make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound | the kettle was singing |
| sent | 4 | 100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia | - |
| sort | 4 | an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion | the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting |
| safe | 7 | contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse | - |
| sign | 5 | structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted | the highway was lined with signboards |
| song | 5 | the act of singing | with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates |
| step | 6 | treat badly | She is always stepping on others to get ahead |
| seem | 6 | give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect | She seems to be sleeping |
| sell | 4 | deliver to an enemy by treachery | - |
| star | 4 | mark with an asterisk | Linguists star unacceptable sentences |
| soul | 4 | the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life | - |
| sake | 8 | Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice; usually served hot | - |
| seat | 4 | show to a seat; assign a seat for | The host seated me next to Mrs. Smith |
| shop | 9 | small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | - |
| slow | 7 | cause to proceed more slowly | The illness slowed him down |
| ship | 9 | go on board | - |
| self | 7 | your consciousness of your own identity | - |
| suit | 4 | enhance the appearance of | This behavior doesn't suit you! |
| sold | 5 | disposed of to a purchaser | this merchandise is sold |
| spot | 6 | a job in an organization | - |
| skin | 8 | a member of any of several British or American groups consisting predominantly of young people who shave their heads; some engage in white supremacist and anti-immigrant activities and this leads to the perception that all skinheads are racist and violent | - |
| size | 13 | the actual state of affairs | that's the size of the situation |
| snow | 7 | English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) | - |
| suck | 10 | give suck to | The wetnurse suckled the infant |
| soft | 7 | not brilliant or glaring | the moon cast soft shadows |
| sexy | 14 | stimulating sexual desire | - |
| swim | 9 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| soup | 6 | an unfortunate situation | we're in the soup now |
| site | 4 | assign a location to | - |
| seek | 8 | make an effort or attempt | She always seeks to do good in the world |
| sale | 4 | an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer) | the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office |
| sand | 5 | French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| still | 5 | to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | an even (or still) more interesting problem |
| start | 5 | get off the ground | Who started this company? |
| since | 7 | From a definite past time until now. | he went a month ago, and I have not seen him since |
| sleep | 7 | a period of time spent sleeping | he felt better after a little sleep |
| stuff | 11 | informal terms for personal possessions | - |
| speak | 11 | exchange thoughts; talk with | - |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| shall | 8 | - | - |
| stand | 6 | put up with something or somebody unpleasant | - |
| small | 7 | not large but sufficient in size or amount | helped in my own small way |
| shoot | 8 | make a film or photograph of something | shoot a movie |
| sound | 6 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| sweet | 8 | not containing or composed of salt water | - |
| sense | 5 | the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted | the dictionary gave several senses for the word |
| state | 5 | indicate through a symbol, formula, etc. | - |
| seven | 8 | the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one | - |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| short | 8 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | money is short |
| smell | 7 | any property detected by the olfactory system | - |
| spend | 8 | pay out | spend money |
| smoke | 11 | a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | the fire produced a tower of black smoke that could be seen for miles |
| smart | 7 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| stick | 11 | marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking | - |
| scene | 7 | the context and environment in which something is set | - |
| saved | 9 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
| store | 5 | an electronic memory device | - |
| share | 8 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | they all did their share of the work |
| smile | 7 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| space | 9 | (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences | - |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| shoes | 8 | a particular situation | - |
| spent | 7 | drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted | - |
| stuck | 11 | baffled | this problem has me completely stuck |
| south | 8 | the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees | - |
| silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
| stage | 6 | plan, organize, and carry out (an event) | the neighboring tribe staged an invasion |
| steal | 5 | move stealthily | - |
| stole | 5 | a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women | - |
| shirt | 8 | a garment worn on the upper half of the body | - |
| shame | 10 | a state of dishonor | one mistake brought shame to all his family |
| screw | 10 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| stone | 5 | United States architect (1902-1978) | - |
| spoke | 11 | one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder | - |
| style | 8 | designate by an identifying term | They styled their nation `The Confederate States' |
| super | 7 | a caretaker for an apartment house; represents the owner as janitor and rent collector | - |
| speed | 8 | a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens | the project advanced with gratifying speed |
| sight | 9 | the ability to see; the visual faculty | - |
| serve | 8 | mate with | male animals serve the females for breeding purposes |
| sword | 9 | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| should | 10 | - | - |
| school | 11 | a large group of fish | a school of small glittering fish swam by |
| saying | 10 | a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | - |
| second | 9 | an indefinitely short time | - |
| sister | 6 | a female person who has the same parents as another person | my sister married a musician |
| stupid | 9 | lacking intelligence | - |
| scared | 9 | made afraid | too shocked and scared to move |
| street | 6 | a situation offering opportunities | he worked both sides of the street |
| secret | 8 | not openly made known | a secret marriage |
| seeing | 7 | normal use of the faculty of vision | - |
| strong | 7 | immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | - |
| simple | 10 | apart from anything else; without additions or modifications | the simple passage of time was enough |
| single | 7 | characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing | single occupancy |
| system | 11 | an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized | we can't do it unless we establish some system around here |
| summer | 10 | the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox | they spent a lazy summer at the shore |
| spirit | 8 | the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | - |
| search | 11 | inquire into | the students had to research the history of the Second World War for their history project |
| simply | 13 | in a simple manner; without extravagance or embellishment | they lived very simply |
| states | 6 | - | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| social | 8 | a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity | - |
| spring | 9 | the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length | - |
| surely | 9 | definitely or positively (`sure' is sometimes used informally for `surely') | the results are surely encouraging |
| strike | 10 | drive something violently into a location | - |
| stolen | 6 | - | - |
| spread | 9 | fully extended in width | outspread wings |
| settle | 6 | come to terms | - |
| sudden | 8 | happening without warning or in a short space of time | a sudden storm |
| signal | 7 | be a signal for or a symptom of | The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued |
| signed | 8 | used of the language of the deaf | - |
| safety | 12 | a device designed to prevent injury or accidents | - |
| square | 15 | characterized by honesty and fairness | a square deal |
| season | 6 | one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions | the regular sequence of the seasons |
| suffer | 12 | feel physical pain | - |
| sexual | 13 | involved in a sexual relationship | the intimate (or sexual) relations between husband and wife |
| speech | 13 | (language) communication by word of mouth | his speech was garbled |
| sooner | 6 | comparatives of `soon' or `early' | Come a little sooner, if you can |
| studio | 7 | an apartment with a living space and a bathroom and a small kitchen | - |
| saving | 10 | an act of economizing; reduction in cost | there was a saving of 50 cents |
| silent | 6 | implied by or inferred from actions or statements | gave silent consent |
| switch | 14 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | switch to a different brand of beer |
| source | 8 | a publication (or a passage from a publication) that is referred to | he spent hours looking for the source of that quotation |
| scream | 10 | a joke that seems extremely funny | - |
| spoken | 12 | uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination | a spoken message |
| screen | 8 | protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm | - |
| silver | 9 | silverware eating utensils | - |
| singer | 7 | United States inventor of an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1811-1875) | - |
| sports | 8 | - | - |
| senior | 6 | a person who is older than you are | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| someone | 9 | a human being | - |
| serious | 7 | appealing to the mind | a serious book |
| special | 11 | added to a regular schedule | a special holiday flight |
| strange | 8 | not known before | used many strange words |
| station | 7 | assign to a station | - |
| sitting | 8 | a meeting of spiritualists | - |
| stopped | 12 | (of a nose) blocked | a stopped (or stopped-up) nose |
| service | 12 | mate with | - |
| suppose | 11 | express a supposition | - |
| staying | 11 | - | - |
| support | 11 | financial resources provided to make some project possible | the foundation provided support for the experiment |
| singing | 9 | smooth and flowing | - |
| student | 8 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| sweetie | 10 | a person loved by another person | - |
| several | 10 | considered individually | specialists in their several fields |
| suicide | 10 | the act of killing yourself | it is a crime to commit suicide |
| society | 12 | the state of being with someone | he enjoyed the society of his friends |
| survive | 13 | live longer than | - |
| suspect | 11 | imagine to be the case or true or probable | I suspect he is a fugitive |
| selling | 8 | the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money | - |
| science | 11 | ability to produce solutions in some problem domain | the sweet science of pugilism |
| somehow | 15 | in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means | they managed somehow |
| stomach | 14 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| smoking | 14 | a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion | - |
| soldier | 8 | an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army | the soldiers stood at attention |
| silence | 9 | the trait of keeping things secret | - |
| subject | 18 | a branch of knowledge | teachers should be well trained in their subject |
| success | 11 | a person with a record of successes | if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success |
| showing | 14 | something shown to the public | - |
| screwed | 13 | - | - |
| suggest | 9 | make a proposal, declare a plan for something | - |
| sending | 9 | the act of causing something to go (especially messages) | - |
| staring | 8 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | stark staring mad |
| sheriff | 16 | the principal law-enforcement officer in a county | - |
| section | 9 | a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical) | he always turns first to the business section |
| similar | 9 | resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination | - |
| surface | 12 | put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface | - |
| surgery | 11 | a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations | - |
| someday | 13 | - | - |
| species | 11 | a specific kind of something | a species of molecule |
| settled | 8 | inhabited by colonists | - |
| studied | 9 | produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation | a studied smile |
| studies | 8 | - | - |
| selfish | 13 | concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others | - |
| spirits | 9 | an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented | - |
| scratch | 14 | a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game | - |
| smiling | 10 | a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement | - |
| setting | 8 | the context and environment in which something is set | the perfect setting for a ghost story |
| smaller | 9 | small or little relative to something else | - |
| succeed | 12 | attain success or reach a desired goal | The enterprise succeeded |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| somebody | 16 | a human being | - |
| supposed | 13 | based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence | the supposed reason for his absence |
| straight | 12 | characterized by honesty and fairness | straight dealing |
| speaking | 15 | delivering an address to a public audience | - |
| security | 13 | defense against financial failure; financial independence | his pension gave him security in his old age |
| sleeping | 11 | quiet and inactive restfulness | - |
| surprise | 10 | the act of surprising someone | - |
| standing | 10 | an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event | - |
| suddenly | 13 | on impulse; without premeditation | he made up his mind suddenly |
| starting | 9 | a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) | his starting meant that the coach thought he was one of their best linemen |
| shooting | 12 | the act of firing a projectile | his shooting was slow but accurate |
| strength | 12 | capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war | we faced an army of great strength |
| sergeant | 9 | a lawman with the rank of sergeant | - |
| shouting | 12 | uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement | - |
| shopping | 16 | searching for or buying goods or services | went shopping for a reliable plumber |
| studying | 13 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| swimming | 16 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| stranger | 9 | anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found | - |
| separate | 10 | treat differently on the basis of sex or race | - |
| stealing | 9 | avoiding detection by moving carefully | - |
| solution | 8 | a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem | they were trying to find a peaceful solution |
| sometime | 12 | belonging to some prior time | - |
| stronger | 9 | - | - |
| schedule | 14 | a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to | - |
| sentence | 10 | pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law | - |
| shoulder | 12 | a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road | the car pulled off onto the shoulder |
| spending | 12 | the act of spending or disbursing money | - |
| stopping | 13 | fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members | - |
| struggle | 10 | climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling | - |
| services | 13 | performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others | the mayor tried to maintain city services |
| starving | 12 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | - |
| survived | 15 | - | - |
| sandwich | 17 | insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects | She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men |
| standard | 10 | a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated | the schools comply with federal standards |
| specific | 17 | a fact about some part (as opposed to general) | - |
| stubborn | 12 | not responding to treatment | a stubborn infection |
| slightly | 15 | in a slim or slender manner | slightly built |
| suitcase | 10 | a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes | - |
| sunshine | 11 | the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom | - |
| superman | 12 | street name for lysergic acid diethylamide | - |
| survival | 14 | a natural process resulting in the evolution of organisms best adapted to the environment | - |
| strategy | 12 | an elaborate and systematic plan of action | - |
| superior | 10 | having a higher rank | superior officer |
| screwing | 14 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| shanghai | 15 | take (someone) against his will for compulsory service, especially on board a ship | The men were shanghaied after being drugged |
| southern | 11 | from the south; used especially of wind | southern breezes |
| sticking | 15 | extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary | a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck |
| software | 14 | (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory | the market for software is expected to expand |
| 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 | - |
| somewhat | 16 | to certain extent or degree | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| something | 15 | An indeterminate or unknown event. | - |
| sometimes | 13 | - | - |
| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| situation | 9 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| seriously | 12 | in a serious manner | a play dealing seriously with the question of divorce |
| screaming | 14 | sharp piercing cry | her screaming attracted the neighbors |
| surprised | 12 | taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment | surprised by her student's ingenuity |
| suffering | 16 | feelings of mental or physical pain | - |
| secretary | 14 | a person to whom a secret is entrusted | - |
| sacrifice | 16 | the act of killing (an animal or person) in order to propitiate a deity | - |
| statement | 11 | (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program | - |
| sensitive | 12 | hurting | - |
| searching | 15 | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | searching insights |
| surrender | 10 | the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | - |
| satisfied | 13 | allayed | - |
| satellite | 9 | man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon | - |
| separated | 12 | being or feeling set or kept apart from others | thought of herself as alone and separated from the others |
| scientist | 11 | a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences | - |
| signature | 10 | a distinguishing style | - |
| someplace | 15 | in or at or to some place | - |
| structure | 11 | the people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships | sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family |
| spiritual | 11 | a kind of religious song originated by Blacks in the southern United States | - |
| suspected | 14 | believed likely | a suspected thief |
| suspended | 13 | (of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment | suspended matter such as silt or mud... |
| scoundrel | 12 | a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately | - |
| salvation | 12 | (theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil | - |
| spreading | 13 | process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space | - |
| slaughter | 13 | the savage and excessive killing of many people | - |
| specially | 16 | to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common | an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger |
| sentenced | 12 | - | - |
| supported | 14 | held up or having the weight borne especially from below | supported joints in a railroad track have ties directly under the rail ends |
| strongest | 10 | - | - |
| scheduled | 16 | planned or scheduled for some certain time or times | the scheduled meeting |
| sensation | 9 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| selection | 11 | the person or thing chosen or selected | - |
| substance | 13 | the property of holding together and retaining its shape | - |
| suspicion | 13 | an impression that something might be the case | - |
| shattered | 13 | ruined or disrupted | our shattered dreams of peace and prosperity |
| scattered | 12 | lacking orderly continuity | scattered thoughts |
| specialty | 16 | an asset of special worth or utility | - |
| spaghetti | 15 | pasta in the form of long strings | - |
| sincerely | 14 | written formula for ending a letter | - |
| submarine | 13 | a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States | - |
| superstar | 11 | someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field | - |
| strangely | 13 | in a strange manner | - |
| seventeen | 12 | being one more than sixteen | - |
| secondary | 15 | coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil | - |
| shameless | 14 | feeling no shame | a shameless imposter |
| squealing | 19 | having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge | - |
| stupidity | 15 | a stupid mistake | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| successful | 17 | having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome | a successful architect |
| surrounded | 12 | confined on all sides | a camp surrounded by enemies |
| suspicious | 14 | not as expected | suspicious behavior |
| scientific | 17 | conforming with the principles or methods used in science | a scientific approach |
| surprising | 13 | causing surprise or wonder or amazement | the report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data |
| struggling | 13 | engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity | a financially struggling theater |
| suggestion | 12 | a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse |
| screeching | 18 | sharp piercing cry | - |
| specialist | 14 | practices one branch of medicine | - |
| supervisor | 15 | a program that controls the execution of other programs | - |
| straighten | 14 | put (things or places) in order | - |
| separation | 12 | (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order) | - |
| strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
| supporting | 15 | furnishing support and encouragement | the anxious child needs supporting and accepting treatment from the teacher |
| supposedly | 18 | believed or reputed to be the case | - |
| settlement | 12 | the act of colonizing; the establishment of colonies | - |
| sufficient | 18 | of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant | sufficient food |
| screenplay | 17 | a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets | - |
| substitute | 12 | act as a substitute | - |
| scratching | 18 | a harsh noise made by scraping | - |
| 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 | - |
| suspension | 12 | an interruption in the intensity or amount of something | - |
| separately | 15 | apart from others | - |
| stepfather | 18 | the husband of your mother by a subsequent marriage | - |
| stepmother | 17 | the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage | - |
| strengthen | 14 | give a healthy elasticity to | - |
| supportive | 17 | furnishing support or assistance | a supportive family network |
| stretching | 16 | exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent | - |
| solidarity | 14 | a union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group | - |
| separating | 13 | - | - |
| starvation | 13 | the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender |
| speechless | 17 | temporarily incapable of speaking | speechless with shock |
| satisfying | 17 | providing abundant nourishment | - |
| simulation | 12 | representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) | - |
| skateboard | 17 | a board with wheels that is ridden in a standing or crouching position and propelled by foot | - |
| spacecraft | 19 | a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun | - |
| shattering | 14 | the act of breaking something into small pieces | - |
| structural | 12 | pertaining to geological structure | structural effects of folding and faulting of the earth's surface |
| submission | 14 | something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition) | several of his submissions were rejected by publishers |
| stewardess | 14 | a woman steward on an airplane | - |
| staggering | 13 | so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm | the amount of money required was staggering |
| subversive | 18 | in opposition to a civil authority or government | - |
| suffocated | 19 | - | - |
| simplicity | 19 | lack of ornamentation | - |
| spectacles | 16 | (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | - |
| springtime | 15 | the season of growth | - |
| speciality | 17 | an asset of special worth or utility | - |
| songwriter | 14 | a composer of words or music for popular songs | - |
Load more words
Step into the fascinating world of words starting with S! These words are not just simple components of our language; they carry a unique flair thanks to their initial consonant. The letter S can slither, swoosh, and even sing through sentences, adding a special touch to our communication. From popular words that we use daily to rare gems that sparkle in the lexicon, let's explore how these S-words make our language more vibrant and engaging.
About words starting with S
The letter S is one of the most frequently used consonants in the English language, ranking third after E and A. Its versatility stems from its ability to start words across different parts of speech—nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs—making it an indispensable building block in English. The shape of the letter itself, resembling a serpent, hints at the fluidity and flexibility it brings to words. For instance, "serene" invokes a sense of calm, while "swift" conveys speed and agility. The S sound can be soft and soothing, or sharp and startling, depending on its placement and the letters that follow.
Pronunciation plays a pivotal role in the magic of S-words. The sibilant sound produced by S can create a smooth flow in sentences or add a hiss that demands attention. Consider the difference between "sizzle" and "sap." The former crackles with energy, while the latter oozes slowly, each evoking a distinct sensory response. This dynamic range makes words starting with S not only fun to say but also rich in meaning and emotional impact.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular examples of words starting with S and uncover what makes each of them special.
Smile
- Definition: A facial expression characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth, often indicating pleasure or amusement.
- Example in a Sentence: She couldn't help but smile as she watched the puppies play.
- Fun Fact: Smiling is a universal human gesture recognized across all cultures.
Sunshine
- Definition: The light and warmth that come from the sun.
- Example in a Sentence: After days of rain, the sunshine was a welcome change.
- Fun Fact: Sunshine can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D.
Surprise
- Definition: An unexpected event, fact, or thing.
- Example in a Sentence: The surprise party left him speechless.
- Fun Fact: The word "surprise" comes from the Old French term "surprendre," meaning "to overtake."
Symphony
- Definition: A long musical composition for a full orchestra.
- Example in a Sentence: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is considered one of his greatest works.
- Fun Fact: The word "symphony" comes from the Greek "symphonia," which means "agreement or concord of sound."
Sizzle
- Definition: To make a hissing sound when frying or cooking.
- Example in a Sentence: The bacon began to sizzle in the pan.
- Fun Fact: The word "sizzle" is an example of onomatopoeia, where the word sounds like its meaning.
Sparkle
- Definition: To shine with bright flashes of light.
- Example in a Sentence: Her engagement ring sparkled in the sunlight.
- Fun Fact: The word "sparkle" is derived from the Middle English word "sparklen," which means to scatter.
Swift
- Definition: Moving very fast.
- Example in a Sentence: The swift runner finished the race in record time.
- Fun Fact: Swifts are also a family of highly aerial birds known for their speed.
Serendipity
- Definition: The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
- Example in a Sentence: Finding the perfect gift in the last shop was pure serendipity.
- Fun Fact: The term was coined by Horace Walpole in 1754, inspired by a Persian fairy tale.
Starlight
- Definition: The light emitted by stars.
- Example in a Sentence: They lay on the grass, gazing up at the starlight.
- Fun Fact: Starlight takes years to travel to Earth, so when we look at stars, we're seeing light from the past.
Silence
- Definition: The absence of sound.
- Example in a Sentence: The silence in the forest was broken only by the rustle of leaves.
- Fun Fact: Silence can actually be measured scientifically in decibels, usually indicating a lack of noise.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with S can be game-changers. Here are some high-scoring words you might want to keep in your back pocket.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Squeezed | 27 | To have compressed with force. |
| Sphinx | 18 | A mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head. |
| Squawks | 23 | Makes a loud, harsh noise. |
| Saxifrage | 20 | A plant that grows in rocky areas. |
| Swizzle | 28 | A mixed drink, especially one stirred with a stick. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans, rejoice! Here are some five-letter words starting with S that might just help you crack the code.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Shine | To emit light. |
| Shout | To utter a loud call or cry. |
| Swift | Moving very fast. |
| Stone | A hard, solid nonmetallic mineral matter. |
| Steal | To take another person's property without permission. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Ready to expand your vocabulary? Here are some unusual and rare words starting with S that are sure to intrigue and impress.
Sesquipedalian
- Definition: Given to using long words.
- Interesting Fact: The word itself is a test of its meaning, originating from the Latin word "sesquipedalis," meaning "a foot and a half long."
- Example in a Sentence: His sesquipedalian speech left the audience both impressed and perplexed.
Syzygy
- Definition: An alignment of three celestial bodies.
- Interesting Fact: This term is often used in astronomy and has roots in Greek, meaning "yoked together."
- Example in a Sentence: The syzygy of the sun, moon, and Earth results in an eclipse.
Scintilla
- Definition: A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
- Interesting Fact: The word originates from the Latin word for "spark."
- Example in a Sentence: There wasn't a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
Susurrus
- Definition: Whispering, murmuring, or rustling.
- Interesting Fact: This word mimics the sound it describes, making it an example of onomatopoeia.
- Example in a Sentence: The susurrus of the leaves created a peaceful ambiance.
Sempiternal
- Definition: Everlasting; eternal.
- Interesting Fact: The word comes from the Latin word "sempiternus," meaning "always existing."
- Example in a Sentence: The sempiternal beauty of the mountains captivated him.
Sibilance
- Definition: A hissing sound.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in poetry to describe the repetition of 's' sounds.
- Example in a Sentence: The sibilance in her speech added a musical quality to her recitation.
Spaghettification
- Definition: The process by which objects are stretched and elongated in a strong gravitational field.
- Interesting Fact: This term is often used in astrophysics to describe what happens to objects as they approach a black hole.
- Example in a Sentence: The star underwent spaghettification as it neared the event horizon of the black hole.
Final words
Words starting with S bring a special charm to the English language, enriching our communication with their varied sounds and meanings. Whether it's a common term, a high-scoring Scrabble gem, or an unusual word that’s fun to say, S-words add sparkle and substance to our conversations. Keep exploring the S-section of your dictionary—you never know what delightful discoveries await!
