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English words starting with S

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sir

n

A formal and polite way of addressing a man.

[sɜːr]

sire

n

A respectful title used when addressing a king or other male royal person.

[ˈsaɪər]

siren

n

a device that makes a long, loud sound as a signal or warning.

[ˈsaɪrən]

sirloin

n

a choice cut of beef from the upper part of the loin just in front of the round.

[ˈsɝː.lɔɪn]

sirree

interj

an emphatic form of 'sir', used to express strong affirmation, surprise, or defiance.

[sɪˈriː]

sis

n

A short, informal term for sister.

[sɪs]

sisal

n

a stiff fiber used for making rope, cord, and matting.

[ˈsaɪs(ə)l]

sissy

n

A boy or man whose behavior, appearance, or personality is considered typical of a girl or woman, often used as an insult.

[ˈsɪsi]

sister

n

A girl or woman who has the same parents as another person.

[ˈsɪstər]

sister-in-law

n

the sister of one's husband or wife.

[ˈsɪstər ɪn lɑː]

sisterhood

n

the close relationship and solidarity among women, especially based on shared experiences, concerns, or support.

[ˈsɪstərhʊd]

sisterly

adj

characteristic of or befitting a sister; showing kindness, affection, or protectiveness like that of a sister.

[ˈsɪstərli]

sistine

adj

Relating to or named after any of the popes named Sixtus, especially Sixtus IV.

[ˈsɪstiːn]

sisyphean

adj

requiring continual effort but ultimately futile or pointless

[ˌsɪsɪˈfiːən]

sit

v

To rest with the body supported by the buttocks and thighs, typically on a chair or the ground.

[sɪt]

sit-down

adj

involving sitting down at a table for a formal or organized meal or discussion

[ˈsɪt daʊn]

sit-in

n

A form of protest in which people occupy a place and refuse to leave until their demands are met.

[ˈsɪt ɪn]

sit-up

n

An exercise in which you lie on your back and raise your upper body to a sitting position.

[ˈsɪt ʌp]

sitar

n

a stringed musical instrument of india, with a long neck and a rounded body, played with a wire pick.

[sɪˈtɑːr]

sitcom

n

A 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.

[ˈsɪtkɑːm]

site

n

A place where something is, was, or will be located, especially where something important happens or happened.

[saɪt]

site-based

adj

Taking place at or located in a specific physical location, especially as opposed to being remote or online.

[ˈsaɪtˌbeɪst]

site-specific

adj

Created, designed, or intended for a particular location or context.

[ˌsaɪt spəˈsɪfɪk]

siting

n

The act or process of choosing a location for something.

[ˈsaɪtɪŋ]

sitter

n

A person whose job is to look after a child or a pet while the parents or owners are away.

[ˈsɪtər]

sitting

n

A period of time during which a person sits, especially for a specific purpose such as having a portrait painted or for a meeting.

[ˈsɪtɪŋ]

sitting-room

n

A room in a house used for general relaxation and entertaining guests; a living room.

[ˈsɪtɪŋ ˌruːm]

situate

v

To place or build something in a particular position or location.

[ˈsɪtʃueɪt]

situated

adj

in a particular place or position.

[ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd]

situatedness

n

the state or condition of being situated in a particular physical, social, or conceptual context.

[ˈsɪtʃ.u.eɪ.t̬ɪd.nəs]

situation

n

The set of circumstances or conditions in which someone or something is placed.

[ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn]

situation-specific

adj

designed for, applying to, or relevant to only one particular set of circumstances or context

[ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃn spəˈsɪfɪk]

situational

adj

relating to or dependent on a set of circumstances or conditions.

[ˌsɪtʃ.uˈeɪ.ʃən.əl]

six

cardinal number

the number equivalent to the sum of five and one; one more than five, or four less than ten; 6.

[sɪks]

six-acre

adj

Measuring or consisting of six acres of land.

[ˈsɪks ˌeɪ.kɚ]

six-and-a-half

n

The number or quantity represented by six and a half.

[ˌsɪks ən ə ˈhæf]

six-bedroom

adj

Having or containing six bedrooms.

[ˌsɪksˈbedrʊm]

six-block

n

A measure of distance in an urban area, typically equal to six consecutive city blocks.

[ˈsɪks blɑːk]

six-burner

adj

Having six burners, typically describing a large cooking appliance like a stove or grill.

[ˈsɪksˌbɜːrnər]

six-cd

n

A compact disc containing six songs or tracks; a six-track CD.

[sɪks siː ˈdiː]

six-county

adj

Relating to or consisting of six counties, especially used in specific historical or geographical contexts.

[ˈsɪksˌkaʊnti]

six-course

adj

consisting of six separate stages or parts, especially of a meal

[ˈsɪks kɔːrs]

six-cylinder

adj

Having six cylinders in the engine.

[ˈsɪks ˌsɪl.ɪn.dɚ]

six-day

adj

Lasting for six days.

[ˈsɪks deɪ]

six-decade

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of sixty years.

[sɪks ˈdɛkeɪd]

six-digit

adj

consisting of or using six numerical digits

[ˌsɪks ˈdɪdʒɪt]

six-fifteen

n

A time of day, specifically fifteen minutes past six o'clock (either a.m. or p.m.).

[ˌsɪks fɪfˈtiːn]

six-fifty

n

A price, amount, or model number of six hundred and fifty (650), especially used in informal or commercial contexts.

[ˌsɪks ˈfɪfti]

six-figure

adj

(of a salary or income) amounting to a number in the range of 100,000 to 999,999

[ˈsɪks ˌfɪɡjər]

six-fold

adj

Six times as great or as numerous.

[ˈsɪks.foʊld]

six-foot

adj

Measuring six feet in length or height.

[ˈsɪks fʊt]

six-foot-five

adj

Measuring six feet and five inches in height

[sɪks fʊt faɪv]

six-foot-four

adj

Measuring six feet and four inches in height.

[sɪks fʊt fɔr]

six-foot-high

adj

measuring six feet from the bottom to the top

[ˌsɪks fʊt ˈhaɪ]

six-foot-long

adj

measuring six feet in length

[ˌsɪks fʊt ˈlɔːŋ]

six-foot-six

adj

measuring six feet and six inches in height or length

[ˌsɪɪks fʊt ˈsɪɪks]

six-foot-tall

adj

Used to describe a person or thing that is six feet in height.

[ˌsɪks fʊt ˈtɔːl]

six-foot-three

adj

Measuring six feet and three inches in height

[sɪks fʊt θriː]

six-foot-two

adj

Measuring six feet and two inches in height.

[ˌsɪks fʊt ˈtuː]

six-footer

n

A person who is six feet tall.

[ˌsɪks ˈfʊtər]

six-four

n

A 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.

[ˈsɪks ˈfɔːr]

six-game

adj

Consisting of or involving six games, especially in a sports series.

[ˈsɪks ɡeɪm]

six-gun

n

A revolver with six chambers, especially one used in the American Old West.

[ˈsɪksˌɡʌn]

six-hour

adj

Lasting for six hours.

[ˈsɪks aʊər]

six-hundred

[adjective]

being six times one hundred; the number 600.

[ˌsɪks ˈhʌn.drəd]

six-inch

adj

Measuring six inches in length, height, or diameter.

[ˌsɪks ˈɪntʃ]

six-item

adj

Consisting of six distinct parts, units, or elements.

[ˈsɪks ˌaɪ.t̬əm]

six-lane

adj

Having six lanes for vehicular traffic.

[ˈsɪksˌleɪn]

six-legged

adj

having six legs.

[ˌsɪks ˈleɡɪd]

six-letter

adj

Consisting of six letters.

[ˈsɪksˌlɛtər]

six-level

adj

Having or consisting of six levels, tiers, or degrees.

[ˈsɪks ˌlev.əl]

six-man

adj

Consisting of six people, especially a team or crew.

[ˈsɪks ˌmæn]

six-member

adj

Consisting of six people or members

[ˈsɪksˌmembər]

six-mile

adj

Measuring or extending a distance of six miles.

[ˈsɪks maɪl]

six-minute

adj

Lasting for six minutes.

[sɪks ˈmɪnɪt]

six-month

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of six months

[ˌsɪks ˈmʌnθ]

six-month-old

adj

being six months of age

[ˌsɪks mʌnθ ˈoʊld]

six-nation

adj

Involving or consisting of six nations or countries.

[ˈsɪks ˈneɪʃ(ə)n]

six-night

adj

Lasting for six nights

[ˈsɪksnaɪt]

six-pack

n

A package containing six items, especially six cans or bottles of a drink.

[ˈsɪks ˌpæk]

six-page

adj

Consisting of six pages.

[ˈsɪks ˌpeɪdʒ]

six-part

adj

Consisting of six parts or sections.

[ˈsɪks pɑːrt]

six-party

adj

Involving or relating to six distinct parties, groups, or nations.

[ˈsɪks ˈpɑːrti]

six-passenger

adj

Designed to accommodate or suitable for six passengers.

[sɪks ˈpæsəndʒər]

six-person

adj

Designed for or involving six people

[ˈsɪksˌpɜːr.sən]

six-piece

adj

Consisting of six separate parts or items, especially a set of clothing.

[ˈsɪks piːs]

six-plus

adj

Being an age or amount that is more than six but less than seven, especially used of young children.

[ˈsɪks plʌs]

six-point

adj

Having six points or projecting parts.

[ˈsɪks pɔɪnt]

six-pointed

adj

Having six points or projecting tips.

[ˈsɪksˌpɔɪntɪd]

six-pound

adj

Weighing six pounds.

[ˈsɪks paʊnd]

six-room

adj

Consisting of or having six rooms.

[ˈsɪks ruːm]

six-seat

adj

having six seats or places for sitting.

[ˈsɪks siːt]

six-shooter

n

A revolver that holds six cartridges.

[ˈsɪks ʃuːtər]

six-sided

adj

Having six sides or surfaces.

[ˌsɪks ˈsaɪdɪd]

six-speed

adj

having six forward gear ratios (in a vehicle or bicycle transmission)

[ˈsɪks spiːd]

six-step

adj

Consisting of or involving six distinct stages or procedures.

[ˈsɪks step]

six-story

adj

Having six floors or levels.

[ˈsɪks ˌstɔːri]

six-team

adj

Consisting of or involving six teams.

[ˈsɪks tiːm]

six-term

adj

consisting of or relating to six terms, items, or periods of time

[ˈsɪks tɜːrm]

six-thirty

n

The time thirty minutes past six o'clock, either a.m. or p.m.

[ˌsɪks ˈθɜːrti]

six-three

n

A score of sixty-three, especially in a game or sport.

[sɪks θriː]

six-time

adj

Having achieved something six times.

[ˈsɪks taɪm]

six-two

n

A score in tennis or similar games where one player has won six games and the opponent has won two games in a set.

[ˌsɪks ˈtuː]

six-volume

adj

Consisting of six books or bound sections.

[ˈsɪks ˈvɑːljəm]

six-way

adj

Involving six directions, participants, or options

[ˈsɪks weɪ]

six-week

adj

lasting for or relating to a period of six weeks

[ˌsɪks ˈwiːk]

six-week-old

adj

being six weeks in age

[ˌsɪks wiːk ˈoʊld]

six-yard

adj

Relating to or occurring within the area six yards from the goal line on a soccer (football) field.

[ˈsɪks jɑːrd]

six-year

adj

Lasting for or relating to a period of six years.

[ˈsɪks jɪr]

six-year-old

adj

Being six years of age.

[ˌsɪks jɪr ˈoʊld]

sixfold

adj

six times as great or as numerous

[ˈsɪksfoʊld]

sixpence

n

a former british coin worth six old pence (2½ pence in decimal currency).

[ˈsɪkspəns]

sixteen

n

the number 16

[ˌsɪksˈtiːn]

sixteen-year

adj

Being sixteen years of age

[ˌsɪksˈtiːn ˈjɪr]

sixteen-year-old

adj

being sixteen years of age

[ˌsɪkstiːn ˈjɪr oʊld]

sixteenth

adj

Constituting number sixteen in a sequence; 16th.

[ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ]

sixteenth-century

adj

Belonging to or happening in the years from 1501 to 1600.

[ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ ˈsen.tʃər.i]

sixth

adj

Constituting number six in a sequence; 6th.

[sɪksθ]

sixth-century

adj

Relating to the period of time from the year 501 to 600 AD

[sɪksθ ˈsen.tʃər.i]

sixth-floor

adj

located on the sixth level of a building

[ˌsɪksθ ˈflɔːr]
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