English words starting with S

the quality or state of being nervous, excitable, or easily frightened.

A pin used in the game of skittles.

A low-ranking female domestic servant, especially one who does menial work.

Clothing designed to be worn for skiing.

Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery.

To move or hide in a stealthy or sneaky way, as if with a sinister intent.

the bone structure that forms the head and surrounds and protects the brain.

a picture of a human skull with two crossed bones below it, used as a warning of danger or death, especially on containers of poisonous substances or on pirate flags.

a small, close-fitting cap without a brim, often worn indoors or as part of religious or academic dress.

Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery or deception used for an unfair or dishonest purpose.

a small, black and white north american animal that produces a strong, unpleasant smell when it is frightened or attacked.

the space above the earth that you can see when you look up, where clouds and the sun, moon, and stars appear

Of a bright, clear blue colour like a cloudless sky.

A conceptual or prototype vehicle designed for both road travel and flight.

The sport of jumping from an aircraft and falling for as long as possible before opening a parachute.

extremely high, especially in price, value, or level

A private, enclosed seating area high in a stadium or arena, offering a premium view of the event.

A porter who carries luggage at an airport.

to jump from an aircraft and fall for as long as possible before opening a parachute

a person who jumps from an aircraft and falls for as long as possible before opening a parachute

the sport of jumping from an aircraft and falling for as long as possible before opening a parachute.

a hypothetical device for suspending an object from a fixed point in the sky using a cable.

A common Eurasian and North African lark noted for its prolonged song given during hovering flight.

a window set in a roof or ceiling to let in daylight.

The outline of buildings, mountains, etc., seen against the sky, especially in a city.

lit by light from the sky, especially through a window or opening in the roof.

to rise extremely quickly or suddenly

increasing very quickly and suddenly to a very high level

A view or image of the sky, especially as a subject in painting or photography.

A very tall building with many stories.

An elevated, often enclosed, pedestrian walkway connecting two buildings or spanning a road.

towards the sky

a raised highway or road, especially one that goes over another road or a built-up area.

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or wood, typically rectangular.

not tight or tense; loose

Having one's mouth open in a stupid or surprised expression.

to become or make something become less tight, firm, or taut.

became or made less tight, firm, or taut

the act of becoming less tight, firm, or intense

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler.

the quality or state of being slack; lack of tightness, firmness, or tension.

the waste material that remains after metal has been separated from rock by heating

Past participle of slay; killed in a violent way.

to satisfy a desire, need, or feeling such as thirst, curiosity, or anger

A skiing or canoeing race along a winding course marked out by poles or gates.

To shut a door, lid, etc., violently and noisily.

done or happening in a sudden, violent, and noisy way

a forceful and spectacular shot in basketball in which a player jumps and pushes the ball down through the basket.

Past tense and past participle of 'slam': to shut, put down, or hit something with great force and loud noise.

a prison or jail

(informal) Used to emphasize that something is very good, impressive, or exciting.

The crime of making a false spoken statement that damages someone's reputation.

containing false and damaging statements about someone

Very informal words and expressions that are more common in spoken language, especially used by a particular group of people.

characteristic of or resembling slang; using or containing slang.

to slope or to cause something to slope in a particular direction

not straight or level; sloping

Not straight or level; sloping or leaning.

at an angle or in a sloping direction; not straight or level.

to hit someone or something quickly with the flat part of your hand, making a short, loud sound.

dazed, punch-drunk, or silly, especially from being repeatedly hit.

done too hurriedly and carelessly

Very big, fast, or impressive; used for emphasis

a type of comedy involving exaggerated, boisterous, and physically violent action, such as hitting people with objects or falling over.

To cut with a violent sweeping movement.

Relating to a method of agriculture in which vegetation is cut down and burned off before new seeds are sown.

Reduced or cut by a large amount.

a person or thing that slashes, especially a violent attacker who cuts or stabs their victims.

extremely severe or forceful; very critical

A thin, narrow piece of wood, plastic, or metal, often used in a series to form a structure like a blind, fence, or bed base.

A type of dark grey rock that splits easily into thin, flat layers, often used for roofing or writing on.

Of a dull greyish-blue colour like that of slate.

Having a dark gray color like that of slate rock.

of a dull, dark bluish-grey colour like that of slate.

scheduled or planned for a particular time or purpose

To spread or apply something thickly or generously.

Made with or having slats (thin, narrow pieces of wood, metal, or other material).

the killing of many people in a cruel or violent way

Killed (animals) for food

a person or animal that kills other people or animals, especially in a violent or brutal way.

a building where animals are killed for their meat.

The act of killing animals for food.

A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.

a person who is legally owned by another person and is forced to work for and obey them

Involving or characterized by the ownership of slaves.

Relating to or involving the practice of owning slaves.

A person who owns one or more slaves.

To let saliva run from the mouth; to drool.

letting saliva flow from the mouth; drooling.

the practice or system of owning slaves

Relating to the group of peoples of central and eastern Europe who speak Slavic languages, such as Russians, Poles, and Czechs.

showing no attempt at originality; copying or following someone or something completely and without any thought.

in a way that shows you are completely dependent on or controlled by someone or something, without any original thought

Relating to, denoting, or characteristic of the Slavic peoples or their languages.

A salad of shredded raw cabbage and other vegetables, typically mixed with a dressing.

to kill in a violent way

A person or thing that kills someone or something, especially in a violent way.

The act of killing someone or something in a violent way.

dishonest or immoral behavior, especially of a public official or businessperson.

(of a place, person, or thing) dirty, untidy, and in bad condition; morally low or dishonest.

A vehicle on runners for travelling over snow or ice, often pulled by animals or used for sliding downhill for fun.

A dog trained to pull a sled, especially in Arctic regions.

the activity or sport of riding on a sled (sledge)

A vehicle on runners for travelling over snow or ice, often pulled by animals.

A very large, heavy hammer, typically used with both hands for breaking rocks or driving posts.

having a smooth, glossy surface or appearance

in a smooth, glossy, and streamlined manner

the quality or state of being smooth, glossy, and elegant in appearance.

to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active

(of a summer camp or similar program) requiring or involving staying overnight for an extended period, away from home.

suffering from a lack of sleep

Causing or tending to cause sleep; soporific.

connected with or affecting sleep

Relating to or involving the alternating cycles of sleeping and waking.

a person or animal that is asleep

in a tired and sleepy way, showing a desire to sleep

the state of feeling tired and wanting to sleep.

In a state of sleep

unable to sleep; experiencing a lack of sleep

the condition of being unable to sleep; insomnia.