Alphabetical word directory
English words starting with S
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southside
nthe southern part of a city, town, or other area
southward
adjmoving, facing, or situated towards the south
southwest
nthe direction that is halfway between south and west
southwesterly
adjsituated in or moving towards the southwest
southwestern
adjlocated in, towards, or coming from the southwest
southwestern-style
adjrelating to or characteristic of a style, especially of cooking, decor, or architecture, that originates from or is influenced by the southwestern region of the united states.
souvenir
nAn object that you keep to remind you of a place, an occasion, or a person; something you bring back for others.
sovereign
nA supreme ruler, especially a monarch.
sovereignty
nthe full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.
Soviet
nAn elected local, district, or national council in the former USSR.
soviet-american
adjRelating to both the former Soviet Union and the United States of America.
soviet-backed
adjSupported, financed, or controlled by the government of the former Soviet Union.
soviet-bloc
adjRelating to or characteristic of the group of communist nations of Eastern Europe and Asia aligned with the former Soviet Union.
soviet-built
adjBuilt by the Soviet Union.
soviet-designed
adjdesigned or created in the soviet union.
soviet-era
adjRelating to or characteristic of the period when the Soviet Union existed (1922–1991).
soviet-made
adjManufactured or produced in the former Soviet Union.
soviet-style
adjCharacteristic of, resembling, or imitating the principles, methods, or aesthetics associated with the former Soviet Union, especially its authoritarian government, centralized economic planning, or stark, utilitarian design.
sow
vTo plant seeds in the ground so that they will grow into plants.
sower
nA person who scatters seeds on the ground so that they will grow into plants, especially as a farmer.
sowing
nThe act of scattering seeds on or in the earth so that they may grow.
soy
nA type of bean, originally from East Asia, that is used to make various foods such as oil, flour, and a sauce.
soy-based
adjderived from or containing soybeans as a primary ingredient or source.
soya
nA type of bean, originally from Asia, that is used to make various foods including oil, flour, and a milk-like liquid.
soybean
na type of bean, originally from east asia, that is used as a food and for producing oil
soymilk
nA milky liquid made from ground soybeans and water, used as a beverage or in cooking.
spa
na place where people go to improve their health and relax, typically by having treatments such as massages and facials, and exercising.
space
nthe unlimited expanse in which everything is located
space-age
adjVery modern and technologically advanced, especially in a way that is reminiscent of the technology associated with space travel.
space-available
adj(of a service, fare, or ticket) offered or valid only if there is unsold capacity or unbooked space remaining after all full-fare or confirmed customers have been accommodated.
space-based
adjOperating in or from space, especially from a satellite or spacecraft.
space-borne
adjOperating in or carried by a spacecraft or satellite.
space-charge
nThe electric charge distributed throughout a volume of space, especially the cloud of electrons in a vacuum tube or the region of charge in a semiconductor.
space-faring
adjEngaged in or designed for space travel
space-related
adjConnected with or concerning outer space or the area beyond Earth's atmosphere.
space-saving
adjdesigned to use less space or area than usual.
space-shuttle
nA vehicle designed for repeated travel between the earth and space, used for carrying people and equipment.
space-station
nA large artificial satellite designed to be a long-term base for astronauts and scientists to live and work in space.
space-suited
adjWearing a spacesuit.
space-time
nThe four-dimensional continuum in which all physical events occur, having three spatial dimensions and one temporal dimension, and which is the fundamental framework of relativity theory.
spacecraft
na vehicle used for traveling in space.
spaced
adjArranged with regular, empty areas between items.
spaced-out
adjFeeling confused and not aware of what is happening, often because of taking drugs
spaceflight
nA journey made by a spacecraft into or through space.
spaceman
na person who travels in space, especially an astronaut.
spaceplane
nA vehicle that can fly like an aircraft in the earth's atmosphere and operate like a spacecraft in outer space.
spaceport
nA complex of facilities for launching, receiving, and maintaining spacecraft.
spacer
na small object or piece of material used to create or maintain a space between two things.
spaceship
na vehicle used for travel in outer space.
spacesuit
na special protective suit that covers the whole body and has a supply of air, allowing a person to survive and move in outer space.
spacewalk
nan act or instance of moving and working outside a spacecraft in space.
spacewalker
na person who moves outside a spacecraft in space; an astronaut who performs an extravehicular activity.
spacing
nThe amount of space between printed words, lines of text, or other elements.
spacious
adj(of a room or building) having a lot of space inside; large in size
spaciousness
nthe quality of having a lot of space; roominess
spackle
nA soft paste used to fill cracks and holes in walls and woodwork before painting.
spade
nA tool with a sharp-edged, typically rectangular metal blade and a long handle, used for digging or cutting earth, sand, turf, etc.
spadefoot
nA type of toad characterized by a hard, spade-like projection on its hind feet, used for digging.
spading
vthe present participle or gerund of the verb 'spade', meaning to dig, cut, or remove with a spade.
spaetzle
nA type of soft egg noodle or dumpling of German origin, typically made from a simple batter and formed into small, irregular shapes.
spaghetti
nA type of pasta in long, thin strings.
spaghettini
na type of pasta that is very thin and long, similar to spaghetti but thinner.
spallation
na nuclear reaction in which a light nucleus, especially a proton or neutron, collides with a heavy nucleus, causing it to eject numerous other nucleons without forming a compound nucleus.
spam
nIrrelevant or inappropriate messages sent on the internet to a large number of users.
spammer
nA person or organization that sends large amounts of unsolicited messages, especially advertisements, over the internet.
span
nthe length of time that something lasts or continues
spandex
nA synthetic elastic fiber used especially in clothing
spandrel
nA roughly triangular space between the curve of an arch and the surrounding rectangular molding or framework.
spangle
na small thin piece of shiny material, typically one of many sewn onto clothing for decoration.
spangled
adjcovered with small, bright, shiny objects or spots.
Spaniard
nA native or inhabitant of Spain.
spaniel
na type of dog with long ears and a silky coat, often used for hunting.
Spanish
adjRelating to Spain, its people, or its language.
Spanish-language
adjOf or relating to the Spanish language.
Spanish-speaking
adjUsing Spanish as a primary language; able to speak Spanish.
spanish-style
adjHaving the distinctive characteristics, appearance, or qualities associated with Spain or its culture.
spank
vto hit someone, especially a child, with your open hand, usually on their bottom, as a punishment
spanker
nA person who spanks, especially as a punishment.
spanking
adj(informal) Very good, impressive, or fast
spanking-new
adjcompletely new; brand new
spanner
nA tool with a shaped opening or socket for gripping and turning a nut or bolt.
spar
vTo make the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; to box, especially for practice.
spare
vTo choose not to punish or harm someone or something.
spare-parts
nComponents kept in reserve to replace broken or worn-out parts of a machine or vehicle.
sparely
advin a plain, simple, or economical manner, without excess or decoration.
spareness
nthe quality or state of being plain, simple, or not decorated
spareribs
na cut of meat, especially pork, consisting of ribs with most of the meat trimmed off.
sparing
adjUsing or giving only a little of something; economical or restrained.
sparingly
advin a restricted or economical manner; using or giving very little of something.
spark
nA very small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, or one caused by friction.
sparker
nA person or thing that produces sparks.
sparking
v(present participle) Emitting sparks of fire or electricity.
sparkle
vTo shine brightly with small points of light
sparkler
na handheld firework that emits a shower of bright sparks when lit.
sparkling
adjshining with small points of reflected light
sparkly
adjShining with small points of flashing light; glittering.
sparky
adjlively, energetic, and high-spirited.
sparring
nThe act or practice of boxing, especially in a training session, without using full force.
sparrow
na common small brownish-grey bird found in many parts of the world.
sparse
adjPresent only in small amounts or at large intervals; thinly scattered.
sparsely
advin a sparse manner; thinly scattered or distributed.
sparseness
nthe quality or state of being thinly dispersed or scattered; lack of density or crowdedness.
sparsity
nThe state of being sparse or thinly distributed; the quality of being present only in small amounts or numbers.
spartan
adjVery simple and without any comfort, or strict and severe in the way you live.
spasm
na sudden uncontrolled and often painful tightening of a muscle
spasmodic
adjhappening suddenly for short periods of time; not regular or continuous
spasmodically
advIn a way that is not regular or continuous, but happens in sudden, brief, and intense bursts.
spastic
adjRelating to or affected by muscle spasm
spastically
advin a manner characterized by sudden, involuntary muscle spasms or uncontrolled movements.
spasticity
na condition in which muscles become stiff and tight, interfering with movement, often as a result of damage to the brain or spinal cord.
spat
nA short, petty argument or quarrel.
spate
nA large number of similar things coming in quick succession
spatial
adjRelating to the position, area, and size of things in space.
spatial-temporal
adjRelating to or involving both space and time.
spatiality
nThe quality or state of relating to space or having spatial characteristics.
spatially
advin a way that relates to space, position, or area
spatio-temporal
adjRelating to or existing in both space and time.
spatter
vTo scatter or fall in small drops or particles, especially of a liquid.
spattering
nThe action or sound of a liquid falling or being thrown in small, scattered drops.
spatula
na kitchen tool with a wide, flat, usually flexible blade, used for lifting, spreading, or mixing foods.