English words starting with S

A member of a left-wing revolutionary group in Nicaragua that took power in 1979 and governed until 1990.

A vacant lot or piece of land, often covered with sand or dirt, used by children for informal games, especially baseball.

a fictional character who is said to make children sleepy by sprinkling sand in their eyes.

strong paper with a rough, abrasive surface, used for smoothing or polishing wood or other surfaces.

a small to medium-sized shorebird with a long, slender bill, typically found running along sandy shores.

a shallow hole or box filled with sand for children to play in.

a type of sedimentary rock consisting of sand grains cemented together, typically red, yellow, or brown in colour.

a strong wind in a desert that carries clouds of sand.

Two slices of bread with a layer of food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them.

covered with or consisting of sand

Having a color like that of sand; a light yellowish-brown or beige color.

having hair that is a light yellowish-brown colour, like sand

Having a normal and healthy mind; not mentally ill.

the ability to stay calm in a difficult or dangerous situation; composure

a spanish drink made of red wine, fruit, soda water, brandy, and sugar.

involving or causing much bloodshed

cheerfully optimistic and confident

A public health or sanitary official, especially one concerned with environmental hygiene.

An institution for the care and treatment of people with chronic illnesses, especially mental illnesses or tuberculosis.

Relating to the protection of health, especially by removing dirt, waste, and germs.

The process of keeping places clean and healthy, especially by providing a sewage system and a clean water supply.

The process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria.

to make something completely clean and free from bacteria

Made clean and free from bacteria or other harmful elements.

a substance used for cleaning something in order to destroy bacteria

making something clean and free from bacteria or other microorganisms that cause disease.

The condition of having a healthy mind and not being mentally ill.

A small aromatic shrub of the daisy family, with silvery or green feathery leaves and button-like yellow flower heads, native to the Mediterranean region.

The liquid that carries water and food through a plant

wise, or attempting to appear wise.

Relating to or characterized by wisdom.

A young tree.

a toxic compound which is present in soapwort and some other plants and forms a soapy lather when shaken with water.

A soldier responsible for building, repairing, and demolishing fortifications, laying and clearing mines, and other engineering tasks.

a transparent precious stone, typically blue, that is a variety of corundum.

Excessively sentimental or emotional in a foolish or embarrassing way.

A type of North American woodpecker that feeds on the sap of trees by drilling rows of small holes in the bark.

The soft outer layers of recently formed wood between the heartwood and the bark, through which water and sap are conducted.

a member of a nomadic people of the deserts between syria and arabia; an arab.

the use of remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what they say, made in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

in a way that uses remarks which clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to criticize something in a humorous way.

A disease of unknown cause characterized by the growth of tiny collections of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in any part of the body, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes.

a type of cancerous tumor that arises from connective tissue such as bone or muscle.

a stone coffin, especially one that is decorated and displayed above ground.

A small, oily fish that is typically preserved in cans for food.

Relating to Sardinia, its people, or their language.

showing that you think you are better than other people and do not take them seriously, using humor that is cruel and mocking.

in a manner that expresses scorn, mockery, or cynical amusement

A free-floating brown seaweed of the genus *Sargassum*, found in large masses, especially in the Sargasso Sea.

A type of brown seaweed with berry-like air bladders that floats in large masses, especially in the Sargasso Sea.

An informal term for a sergeant, especially in the military or police.

a long piece of cloth that is wrapped around the body and worn as the main piece of clothing by women in South Asia

An extremely toxic synthetic organophosphorus compound used as a nerve gas.

a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body and tucked at the waist or under the arms, worn as a skirt or dress, especially in malaysia and indonesia.

a sweetened carbonated drink flavored with the root of a tropical american plant or an artificial substitute.

Relating to clothes, tailoring, or a way of dressing.

in a manner relating to clothing, tailoring, or style of dress.

a long strip of cloth worn around the waist or over one shoulder, often as part of a uniform or ceremonial dress.

To walk in a confident and relaxed way, moving your body from side to side in a way that attracts attention.

a japanese dish of small pieces of raw fish eaten alone or with rice

a large, hairy, humanlike creature reported to live in the forests of the northwestern united states and western canada.

Impudent or disrespectful backtalk.

A small North American tree with aromatic leaves and bark.

Rude and showing a lack of respect, often in a lively and confident way.

of or relating to satan; characteristic of satan or devil worship.

A Southeast Asian dish consisting of small pieces of meat grilled on a skewer and served with a spicy sauce.

a bag with a long strap, typically carried over the shoulder and used especially by school children.

To satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full

Having had one's appetite or desire completely satisfied; full to the point of excess.

A cotton fabric with a glossy, smooth surface, resembling satin.

An artificial object placed in orbit around the earth or another planet to collect information or for communication.

Using or relying on technology installed on satellites.

Directed or controlled by signals or data from an artificial satellite.

A system for receiving television signals broadcast from communication satellites.

To satisfy (a need or desire) fully or to excess.

Having had enough or more than enough of something, especially food or pleasure; fully satisfied.

The state of being fully satisfied or gratified, especially to the point where no more is desired.

the feeling or state of being completely full of food and unable to eat more.

a type of cloth with a smooth, shiny surface on one side, made from silk or a similar artificial material

a hard, yellowish-brown wood with a smooth, satin-like sheen, used in fine furniture and cabinetmaking.

Having a smooth, soft, and shiny surface like satin.

the use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

Using satire; of, relating to, or characterized by satire.

Using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

In a way that uses satire, or that mocks or criticizes people or ideas by using humor, irony, or exaggeration.

a person who writes or performs satire.

To use satire to criticize or mock someone or something.

the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something or when something that you wanted to happen does happen

in a way that is good enough or meets a required standard

good enough for a particular purpose; acceptable.

feeling that one's wishes or expectations have been fulfilled; content.

to make someone pleased by doing or giving them what they want

giving pleasure or contentment; fulfilling a need or desire.

in a way that gives pleasure or fulfills a need or desire

a sudden, intuitive enlightenment or awakening, especially in zen buddhism.

A provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.

to make something completely wet

(of a solution or substance) containing the largest possible amount of a particular solute, so that no more can be dissolved.

The state or process that results when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.

The day of the week after Friday and before Sunday.

The sixth planet from the sun in the solar system, known for its prominent ring system.

an ancient roman festival in honor of the god saturn, held in december and characterized by unrestrained merrymaking and the reversal of social roles.

of or relating to the planet saturn

(of a person or their manner) gloomy, sluggish, or cold in temperament.

one of a class of woodland gods in ancient greek mythology, often depicted as part man and part goat, and associated with drunkenness and lechery.

a thick liquid served with food to add flavor

a deep cooking pan, typically round, with a long handle and often a lid.

a deep cooking pot, typically with a lid and one or two handles, used for making sauces, soups, and other liquids.

A small, shallow, round dish that a cup stands on.

having a round, shallow, concave form similar to that of a saucer.

(of a person, especially a child or young woman) behaving in a way that is amusingly bold and slightly disrespectful or rude.

Of or relating to Saudi Arabia, its people, or its culture.

a german dish consisting of cabbage that has been cut into small pieces and preserved in salt

A small room heated to a very high temperature, often with steam, where people sit for relaxation and health benefits.

To walk in a slow, relaxed, and confident way

of, relating to, or resembling a lizard

a very large, long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur with a long tail and small head, such as a brachiosaurus or diplodocus.

a type of food made from minced meat, often pork, mixed with spices and herbs, and usually stuffed into a thin tube-shaped skin.

To fry food quickly in a small amount of hot oil or fat, typically while stirring or tossing it.