Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with S
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sir
nA formal and polite way of addressing a man.
sire
nA respectful title used when addressing a king or other male royal person.
siren
na device that makes a long, loud sound as a signal or warning.
sirloin
na choice cut of beef from the upper part of the loin just in front of the round.
sirree
interjan emphatic form of 'sir', used to express strong affirmation, surprise, or defiance.
sis
nA short, informal term for sister.
sisal
na stiff fiber used for making rope, cord, and matting.
sissy
nA boy or man whose behavior, appearance, or personality is considered typical of a girl or woman, often used as an insult.
sister
nA girl or woman who has the same parents as another person.
sister-in-law
nthe sister of one's husband or wife.
sisterhood
nthe close relationship and solidarity among women, especially based on shared experiences, concerns, or support.
sisterly
adjcharacteristic of or befitting a sister; showing kindness, affection, or protectiveness like that of a sister.
sistine
adjRelating to or named after any of the popes named Sixtus, especially Sixtus IV.
sisyphean
adjrequiring continual effort but ultimately futile or pointless
sit
vTo rest with the body supported by the buttocks and thighs, typically on a chair or the ground.
sit-down
adjinvolving sitting down at a table for a formal or organized meal or discussion
sit-in
nA form of protest in which people occupy a place and refuse to leave until their demands are met.
sit-up
nAn exercise in which you lie on your back and raise your upper body to a sitting position.
sitar
na stringed musical instrument of india, with a long neck and a rounded body, played with a wire pick.
sitcom
nA type of television or radio comedy series that features a regular cast of characters in a recurring setting, typically involving humorous situations from everyday life.
site
nA place where something is, was, or will be located, especially where something important happens or happened.
site-based
adjTaking place at or located in a specific physical location, especially as opposed to being remote or online.
site-specific
adjCreated, designed, or intended for a particular location or context.
siting
nThe act or process of choosing a location for something.
sitter
nA person whose job is to look after a child or a pet while the parents or owners are away.
sitting
nA period of time during which a person sits, especially for a specific purpose such as having a portrait painted or for a meeting.
sitting-room
nA room in a house used for general relaxation and entertaining guests; a living room.
situate
vTo place or build something in a particular position or location.
situated
adjin a particular place or position.
situatedness
nthe state or condition of being situated in a particular physical, social, or conceptual context.
situation
nThe set of circumstances or conditions in which someone or something is placed.
situation-specific
adjdesigned for, applying to, or relevant to only one particular set of circumstances or context
situational
adjrelating to or dependent on a set of circumstances or conditions.
six
cardinal numberthe number equivalent to the sum of five and one; one more than five, or four less than ten; 6.
six-acre
adjMeasuring or consisting of six acres of land.
six-and-a-half
nThe number or quantity represented by six and a half.
six-bedroom
adjHaving or containing six bedrooms.
six-block
nA measure of distance in an urban area, typically equal to six consecutive city blocks.
six-burner
adjHaving six burners, typically describing a large cooking appliance like a stove or grill.
six-cd
nA compact disc containing six songs or tracks; a six-track CD.
six-county
adjRelating to or consisting of six counties, especially used in specific historical or geographical contexts.
six-course
adjconsisting of six separate stages or parts, especially of a meal
six-cylinder
adjHaving six cylinders in the engine.
six-day
adjLasting for six days.
six-decade
adjLasting for or relating to a period of sixty years.
six-digit
adjconsisting of or using six numerical digits
six-fifteen
nA time of day, specifically fifteen minutes past six o'clock (either a.m. or p.m.).
six-fifty
nA price, amount, or model number of six hundred and fifty (650), especially used in informal or commercial contexts.
six-figure
adj(of a salary or income) amounting to a number in the range of 100,000 to 999,999
six-fold
adjSix times as great or as numerous.
six-foot
adjMeasuring six feet in length or height.
six-foot-five
adjMeasuring six feet and five inches in height
six-foot-four
adjMeasuring six feet and four inches in height.
six-foot-high
adjmeasuring six feet from the bottom to the top
six-foot-long
adjmeasuring six feet in length
six-foot-six
adjmeasuring six feet and six inches in height or length
six-foot-tall
adjUsed to describe a person or thing that is six feet in height.
six-foot-three
adjMeasuring six feet and three inches in height
six-foot-two
adjMeasuring six feet and two inches in height.
six-footer
nA person who is six feet tall.
six-four
nA term for the police, derived from the radio code "10-64" (meaning "situation normal") used by the Los Angeles Police Department and popularized in hip-hop culture.
six-game
adjConsisting of or involving six games, especially in a sports series.
six-gun
nA revolver with six chambers, especially one used in the American Old West.
six-hour
adjLasting for six hours.
six-hundred
[adjective]being six times one hundred; the number 600.
six-inch
adjMeasuring six inches in length, height, or diameter.
six-item
adjConsisting of six distinct parts, units, or elements.
six-lane
adjHaving six lanes for vehicular traffic.
six-legged
adjhaving six legs.
six-letter
adjConsisting of six letters.
six-level
adjHaving or consisting of six levels, tiers, or degrees.
six-man
adjConsisting of six people, especially a team or crew.
six-member
adjConsisting of six people or members
six-mile
adjMeasuring or extending a distance of six miles.
six-minute
adjLasting for six minutes.
six-month
adjLasting for or relating to a period of six months
six-month-old
adjbeing six months of age
six-nation
adjInvolving or consisting of six nations or countries.
six-night
adjLasting for six nights
six-pack
nA package containing six items, especially six cans or bottles of a drink.
six-page
adjConsisting of six pages.
six-part
adjConsisting of six parts or sections.
six-party
adjInvolving or relating to six distinct parties, groups, or nations.
six-passenger
adjDesigned to accommodate or suitable for six passengers.
six-person
adjDesigned for or involving six people
six-piece
adjConsisting of six separate parts or items, especially a set of clothing.
six-plus
adjBeing an age or amount that is more than six but less than seven, especially used of young children.
six-point
adjHaving six points or projecting parts.
six-pointed
adjHaving six points or projecting tips.
six-pound
adjWeighing six pounds.
six-room
adjConsisting of or having six rooms.
six-seat
adjhaving six seats or places for sitting.
six-shooter
nA revolver that holds six cartridges.
six-sided
adjHaving six sides or surfaces.
six-speed
adjhaving six forward gear ratios (in a vehicle or bicycle transmission)
six-step
adjConsisting of or involving six distinct stages or procedures.
six-story
adjHaving six floors or levels.
six-team
adjConsisting of or involving six teams.
six-term
adjconsisting of or relating to six terms, items, or periods of time
six-thirty
nThe time thirty minutes past six o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.
six-three
nA score of sixty-three, especially in a game or sport.
six-time
adjHaving achieved something six times.
six-two
nA score in tennis or similar games where one player has won six games and the opponent has won two games in a set.
six-volume
adjConsisting of six books or bound sections.
six-way
adjInvolving six directions, participants, or options
six-week
adjlasting for or relating to a period of six weeks
six-week-old
adjbeing six weeks in age
six-yard
adjRelating to or occurring within the area six yards from the goal line on a soccer (football) field.
six-year
adjLasting for or relating to a period of six years.
six-year-old
adjBeing six years of age.
sixfold
adjsix times as great or as numerous
sixpence
na former british coin worth six old pence (2½ pence in decimal currency).
sixteen
nthe number 16
sixteen-year
adjBeing sixteen years of age
sixteen-year-old
adjbeing sixteen years of age
sixteenth
adjConstituting number sixteen in a sequence; 16th.
sixteenth-century
adjBelonging to or happening in the years from 1501 to 1600.
sixth
adjConstituting number six in a sequence; 6th.
sixth-century
adjRelating to the period of time from the year 501 to 600 AD
sixth-floor
adjlocated on the sixth level of a building