English words starting with S

Having sleeves that extend only to the upper arm or elbow.

(of a garment) having sleeves that do not reach below the elbow.

Having fewer staff members than are needed to operate effectively.

a short piece of fiction, typically focusing on a single event or a small number of characters

Having a tail that is short in length.

Having a tendency to become angry very quickly and easily.

lasting for or relating to a short period of time

Relating to or lasting for a brief period.

A person who will soon leave a job, organization, or situation, especially because their period of service is nearly finished.

A form of speed skating on a smaller ice rink than used for long-track speed skating, typically on an oval track of 111.12 meters.

A bus or transit route that does not run the full length of its usual path, typically turning back early to maintain schedule frequency.

A radio wave with a wavelength between about 10 and 100 meters (corresponding to a frequency of about 3 to 30 MHz).

Relating to or having a short wavelength, especially in the context of electromagnetic radiation such as light or ultraviolet rays.

(in american football) relating to or used in situations requiring only a short distance to gain a first down or score a touchdown.

a situation in which there is not enough of something that people need or want

a type of crisp, crumbly cookie that is rich in butter.

a dessert consisting of a crisp, crumbly cake or biscuit, typically split and filled with fruit and whipped cream.

A fault or weakness in a person's character, a plan, system, etc.

a route or method that is quicker or more direct than the usual one

To become shorter or to make something shorter.

Made shorter in length or duration.

The process of becoming or making something shorter.

Having a more limited distance or scope of operation, effect, or travel.

relating to or lasting for a period of time that is not long

A deficit or deficiency; the amount by which something, especially money, falls short of what is required or expected.

any of various grasses that grow to a relatively low height, characteristic of dry plains regions.

a method of rapid writing using symbols or abbreviations to represent sounds, words, or phrases.

Somewhat short; fairly short but not extremely so.

a small list of selected candidates from which a final choice will be made.

in a short time; soon

the quality or state of being short in length, duration, or measure.

a short-sleeved or sleeveless garment for the upper body, typically made of cotton and worn in warm weather

the inability to see things clearly when they are far away; myopia.

a fielding position in baseball between second and third base

A radio wave with a wavelength between about 10 and 100 meters (a frequency between about 3 and 30 MHz).

a person who is short in height

the act of firing a gun, or the sound this makes

The action or skill of preventing an opponent's shot from reaching the goal or basket in sports such as basketball, hockey, or soccer.

To rise or increase very quickly and suddenly

A long gun designed to be fired from the shoulder, having a smooth bore and typically firing a cartridge containing many small pellets (shot) which spread out after leaving the barrel.

A cartridge for a shotgun, containing gunpowder and a charge of shot (small pellets) rather than a single bullet.

Used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness.

the part of the body where an arm, foreleg, or wing is attached

Designed to be launched or fired from a person's shoulder, typically referring to a portable weapon system.

reaching as high as a person's shoulder

Designed to be fired or launched from a person's shoulder.

(of hair) reaching down to the shoulders.

Standing or working closely together with others in a united way, especially to achieve a common goal.

Having a width equal to the approximate distance between a person's shoulders.

A bag, typically a handbag, that is carried by a long strap and designed to be hung from the shoulder.

The large, flat triangular bone in the upper back between the shoulder and the spine; the scapula.

having shoulders of a specified kind (often used in combination)

to say something in a loud voice

A public expression of thanks, praise, or recognition, especially one given during a broadcast or performance.

Past tense and past participle of 'shout'. To have said something very loudly.

A person who shouts, especially habitually or loudly.

The action or sound of speaking or calling out very loudly.

to push someone or something in a rough or careless way

a tool with a broad blade and a long handle, used for digging and moving loose material such as soil, snow, or coal

Past tense and past participle of 'shovel': to lift and move material with a shovel.

A person who uses a shovel, especially as a job.

The amount that a shovel can hold

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'shove', meaning to push someone or something in a rough or forceful way.

to cause or allow something to be seen

The entertainment industry, especially the part concerned with professional theatre, films, television, and popular music.

a person who tries to impress others by showing their abilities or possessions in a way that is annoying

So impressive or spectacular as to interrupt a performance with applause

The entertainment industry, especially the part concerned with popular entertainment such as television, films, and popular music.

A river steamer on which theatrical performances are given.

the act of behaving in a way that is intended to attract attention and impress other people, especially by showing off a skill

a glass case used for displaying objects in a museum, shop, etc.

A final, decisive confrontation or conflict that settles an argument or competition.

A brief fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.

The part of a shower that water flows out from, typically a nozzle or a flat plate with many small holes.

The act of taking a shower; the process of washing oneself in a shower.

A woman who performs in a stage show, typically in a chorus line or similar ensemble, often wearing elaborate costumes.

comparative form of showy; having a more striking, bright, or elaborate appearance, often in a way intended to attract attention.

most ostentatiously attractive or impressive in appearance; having a very striking or flamboyant look

an occasion when a film, television programme, piece of art, etc. is shown to the public

a person who is skilled at entertaining people and attracting public attention, especially in the theatre or in politics.

the skill or quality of performing in an entertaining and impressive way, especially in front of an audience.

An item or example that is considered excellent and is displayed or presented to demonstrate the best qualities of something.

A place that is considered attractive and is often shown to visitors.

a large room used for displaying goods, especially cars or furniture, for sale.

a performance or part of a performance that is so impressive that it is interrupted by applause.

The time at which a performance, such as a play, movie, or television program, is scheduled to begin.

attracting a lot of attention by being very colorful, bright, or exaggerated in appearance or manner, sometimes in a way that is considered tasteless.

Small pieces of metal from a bomb, shell, or other weapon that are scattered when it explodes.

a small, narrow piece that has been torn or cut from something larger

Torn or cut into small, narrow pieces.

A machine or device used for cutting paper, documents, or other materials into very small strips or pieces, typically to destroy them.

The action or process of tearing or cutting something into small, narrow pieces.

A small, mouse-like mammal with a long, pointed snout and tiny eyes.

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

in a way that shows sharp powers of judgment; astutely and perceptively.

the quality of having or showing good powers of judgment; astuteness.

(of a woman) bad-tempered, nagging, and aggressive

To make a very loud, high-pitched cry, especially because of fear, pain, or excitement.

making a high-pitched, piercing cry or sound

The act of confessing sins to a priest or the confession itself.

A medium-sized predatory songbird with a strong hooked bill, known for impaling its prey on thorns or barbed wire.

(of a sound) high-pitched and piercing in an unpleasant way

the quality of being high-pitched and piercing in sound.

in a high-pitched and piercing way

A small sea creature with a thin shell, ten legs, and a long tail, that can be eaten

resembling or characteristic of a shrimp in appearance, size, or form.

A person who catches shrimp.

The activity or occupation of catching shrimp.

a place regarded as holy because of its associations with a divinity or a sacred person or relic, marked by a building or other construction.

To become or make something smaller in size, amount, or value.

To cover (an object) tightly in a plastic film that shrinks when heated to form a tight protective seal.

Covered in a tight, transparent plastic film that has been heated so that it fits closely around the object it is covering.

the process, fact, or amount of becoming smaller in size, quantity, or value.

Becoming smaller in size or amount

to become smaller and develop folds or lines by losing moisture; to wrinkle and contract.

having become smaller and wrinkled, especially due to loss of moisture or old age.

a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.

covered and hidden from view.

A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several stems arising at or near the ground.

an area planted with shrubs or bushes.