English words starting with S

a person who shoots at someone from a hidden place at long range.

A small piece or brief extract of something, especially from a text, conversation, or piece of music.

(of a person or their manner) irritable and sharp; curt.

a state of agitation or petty irritation, especially when sulky or resentful.

To tell someone in authority about something wrong that another person has done.

to cry and sniff in a weak or complaining way.

Crying and sniffing in a feeble or fretful way.

a person who believes they are superior to others because of their social class, wealth, or taste in things like art or fashion.

the attitudes and behavior of people who are snobs, especially their belief that they are better than others because of their social class, intelligence, or taste.

behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class or know more than they do

the quality or state of being snobbish; behaving like a snob.

behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher social class or know more than them

A cue sport played on a rectangular table covered with a green cloth, with pockets at the corners and in the middle of the long sides, using a cue ball, fifteen red balls, and six balls of other colors.

to look around a place secretly in order to find out things or discover information about someone.

a person who looks at things that are private or do not involve them, especially in a secretive way.

looking into or investigating something in a secretive or intrusive manner.

Inquisitive in a nosy or prying manner.

The nose of an animal, especially a dog or a pig.

behaving in an unfriendly way because you think you are better than other people

to sleep lightly for a short time, especially during the day

to breathe noisily through your mouth and nose while you are asleep

a person who snores while they are asleep

The act or sound of breathing noisily through the mouth and nose while asleep.

a short tube that allows a swimmer to breathe while face down in the water.

a person who swims using a snorkel.

the activity of swimming while using a snorkel.

to make a sudden loud noise through the nose, especially to show anger, amusement, or contempt

the action of making a loud sound by forcing air suddenly out through the nose, often to express contempt, irritation, or amusement, or when clearing the nose.

mucus from the nose, especially when it is thick and unpleasant.

(informal, disapproving) used to describe a child or young person who is annoying because they are rude, lack experience, or think they know everything.

Covered with or resembling mucus from the nose

The long nose and mouth area of an animal such as a pig or a dog.

atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white layer.

having the top covered in snow

completely covered with snow

lightly covered with a thin layer of snow, as if dusted with powder.

Full of or covered with snow.

(of an area or period of time) without snow; clear of snow.

heavily covered or weighed down with snow

Covered or filled with tightly packed snow.

the act or process of clearing snow from an area, especially roads and pavements

Of a pure, brilliant white color like that of snow.

a ball of packed snow, especially one made for throwing.

(of a plan, problem, activity, etc.) to grow or develop at an increasingly rapid rate

a large mass or pile of snow, especially one formed by the wind or by snow clearing operations.

a person who moves from a colder northern part of north america to a warmer southern part for the winter.

A machine that clears snow from a surface by blowing it to one side.

a long, narrow board, slightly curved at the front and back, that a person stands on to slide down a snow-covered slope for sport.

a person who rides a snowboard, especially as a sport or hobby.

the sport or activity of riding on a snowboard down a slope of snow.

unable to travel or leave a place because of heavy snow.

a tracked vehicle designed for traveling over snow, often used for grooming ski slopes or for transport in polar regions.

A bank or deep pile of snow heaped up by the wind.

a small white flower that appears in early spring.

an occasion when snow falls from the sky; a fall of snow.

a permanent wide expanse of snow in mountainous or polar regions.

a single, small, soft piece of frozen water that falls from the sky as snow.

without snow; lacking snow

the production of artificial snow, especially for use on ski slopes.

a model of a person made out of snow, especially by children, typically formed by rolling large balls of snow and stacking them on top of each other.

water produced by the melting of snow and ice, especially from a large area such as a mountain range.

a motor vehicle, especially one with runners in front and tractor treads, designed for travel on snow.

A mass of accumulated snow, especially one that is compressed and hardened.

A vehicle or device used for pushing snow off roads, railways, or runways.

a flat frame or piece of wood, leather, and netting that is attached to the foot to allow a person to walk on deep snow without sinking.

a heavy fall of snow, especially with a strong wind.

a one-piece or two-piece padded or insulated garment, typically worn by children for outdoor play in cold weather.

covered with snow or characterized by snow

to insult someone by ignoring them or behaving rudely towards them

having a short, flat nose that turns up slightly at the end.

to extinguish a candle flame, typically by pinching or smothering it.

a small, often ornamental box for holding snuff (powdered tobacco for inhaling through the nose).

to breathe noisily through a partially blocked nose

comfortable, warm, and cozy; well protected from the weather or cold.

Fitting very closely and comfortably, leaving no extra space.

to settle or move into a warm, comfortable, and safe position, especially close to another person or thing for affection or warmth.

in a warm, comfortable, and protected way

To such a great extent

A person or thing whose name is not specified or is not known

Used to show that a name or description may not be suitable or accurate.

Neither very good nor very bad; average or mediocre.

To make something very wet, or to become very wet, by leaving or lying in liquid.

extremely wet; full of water or another liquid.

a person or thing that soaks something.

extremely wet

a substance used for washing things, made from fat or oil and an alkali, usually in the form of a solid bar or a thick liquid

A television or radio drama series dealing typically with daily events in the lives of the same group of characters.

a small, temporary platform used by someone to stand on while making a speech in public.

a soft, dense rock composed mostly of the mineral talc, often used for carving.

a mass of small bubbles formed on or in soapy water.

containing or resembling soap; covered with or full of soap

to fly or rise high in the air

increasing quickly to a high level

To cry noisily, taking sudden, sharp breaths.

thin noodles made from buckwheat flour, a staple of japanese cuisine.

The act or sound of crying noisily while taking in short, sudden breaths.

not drunk or affected by alcohol

thinking in a calm and sensible way; not influenced by strong emotions.

making you feel serious or think about serious matters

in a serious, sensible, and solemn manner

A stiff, flat-brimmed hat made of straw, traditionally worn in Spain and some Spanish-speaking countries.

the state of being sober, especially not being drunk.

A humorous or affectionate nickname.

Of or relating to Southern California, especially its characteristic culture, lifestyle, or environment.

A game played by two teams of eleven players who try to kick a round ball into a goal.

the quality of enjoying the company of other people and being friendly

enjoying the company of other people; friendly and willing to talk.

Relating to society or its organization.

The activity or practice of trying to gain a higher social status, typically by associating with people of higher status.

Relating to the interaction between social factors and individual cognitive processes, such as learning, perception, and reasoning.

Relating to the interaction of social and cultural factors.

Relating to or supporting a political system that combines principles of social justice and state intervention in the economy with a democratic government and individual rights.

Relating to or involving a combination of social and economic factors.

Relating to a person's ability to understand and manage their own and others' emotions, and to form positive relationships.

Relating to or involving the combined or interacting aspects of social and environmental factors.

Relating to or involving the combined study of social and historical factors.

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Relating to the use of dedicated websites and applications to interact with other users, or to find people with similar interests to one's own.

The area of public policy concerning the welfare of citizens, including health, education, housing, and social security.

Relating to or involving the combination of social and political factors or issues.