English words starting with S

The cell produced by males that joins with a female's egg in sexual reproduction to begin the development of a new living thing.

a proteinaceous capsule or packet containing a mass of spermatozoa, produced by the males of various invertebrates and some vertebrates for transfer to the female.

The mature motile male sex cells of an animal, by which the ovum is fertilized.

a substance that kills sperm, used as a form of contraception.

to flow out of something in a fast and forceful stream

a type of moss that grows in wet, acidic areas, especially peat bogs, and decays to form peat.

shaped like a wedge

Relating to or connecting the sphenoid bone and the palate.

A perfectly round solid shape, or a ball

having the shape of a sphere; round

having the shape of a sphere; round like a ball

The quality or state of being perfectly round like a sphere.

a solid or hollow body that is approximately spherical in shape but not perfectly round.

having the shape of a spheroid; approximately spherical but not perfectly round.

A ring of muscle surrounding and able to tighten or close a bodily opening or passage.

a statue with the body of a lion and the head of a human, especially the large one at Giza in Egypt

resembling a sphinx, especially in being enigmatic, inscrutable, or mysterious.

(Offensive Slang) A derogatory term for a person from a Spanish-speaking country or of Hispanic descent.

a star of the first magnitude in the constellation Virgo.

a substance made from a plant, used to give a special flavour to food

flavored with spice or spices

The quality of being spicy, especially containing strong flavours from spices.

a small, needle-like structure or particle, especially in biology or astronomy.

containing or tasting like spice; having a strong, hot flavour

A small creature with eight legs, many of which spin webs to catch insects for food.

resembling or characteristic of a spider in appearance or movement.

the fine, intricate net of sticky threads spun by a spider to catch its prey.

Resembling a spider or a spider's web in appearance; long, thin, and delicate like a spider's legs.

A long, fast, and often rehearsed speech or story, typically one used to persuade someone.

smart and stylish in appearance.

a device for controlling the flow of liquid from a pipe or container, especially an outdoor tap.

a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material.

(of a shoe) having a very high, thin heel.

Having one or more sharp points or spikes.

Rising quickly and sharply to a high level.

Having many sharp points

To cause or allow a liquid, powder, or other substance to flow out of its container, usually by accident.

The act of spilling something, or the amount of something that is spilled.

(past tense and past participle of 'spill') to cause or allow a liquid, powder, or other substance to flow out of its container, usually by accident.

A person or thing that spills something.

The action of allowing liquid or other substance to flow out of its container, typically by accident.

The act or an instance of a liquid flowing over the edge of its container.

a channel or passage for surplus water to flow over or around a dam or similar structure.

A past tense and past participle of 'spill'.

To turn or cause to turn around quickly

a product or company that is formed from an existing one, especially one that develops from the research or technology of a larger organization.

a plant with large, dark green leaves that are eaten as a vegetable, either raw or cooked.

Relating to the spine or backbone.

The thick cord of nerve tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain, forming part of the central nervous system.

a thin rod on a spinning wheel or in a machine, around which thread twists as it is spun

long or tall and thin in an awkward or weak way

spray blown from the crests of waves by the wind.

the row of small bones that are connected together down the middle of the back

causing a thrilling feeling of excitement or fear, often producing a shivering sensation.

Lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

a small, harpsichord-like keyboard instrument, especially one with a wing-shaped case and a single keyboard.

A person, especially a political advisor, who is skilled in presenting information or events in a favorable way to the public.

a large, balloon-shaped sail used on a yacht, especially when sailing with the wind coming from behind

a person who makes thread by spinning

An artificial fishing lure consisting of one or more spinning metal blades attached to a wire shaft ahead of a weighted body and a hook, designed to create flash and vibration in the water.

a small organ through which a spider, silkworm, or other arthropod extrudes silk to form a thread.

a small area of trees and bushes.

Rotating or turning rapidly around a central point.

A product or company that has developed from a larger existing one.

resembling a spine or thorn; having spines.

an unmarried woman, typically an older woman beyond the usual age for marriage.

The state or condition of being a spinster; unmarried womanhood, especially of a woman beyond the usual age for marriage.

covered with or having sharp, stiff points like spines

a shape that winds around and around a central point, getting further away from it as it goes

(of a notebook, calendar, etc.) having pages that are fastened together by a spiral of wire or plastic that passes through holes along one edge.

Having the form of a curve that winds around a central point while moving further away from it.

Moving in a continuous curve that winds around a central point.

Moving in a continuous curve that winds around a central point.

A tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church tower.

A widely cultivated shrub of the rose family, with clusters of small white or pink flowers.

the non-physical part of a person which is the seat of emotions and character; the soul

characterized by or full of the holy spirit; exhibiting qualities such as religious fervor, inspiration, or intense emotion associated with divine influence.

full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination

in a way that shows courage, energy, or determination

the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.

lacking courage, energy, or determination; listless and apathetic.

Relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things.

a system of belief or religious practice based on the belief that the spirits of the dead can communicate with the living, especially through a medium.

A person who believes that the spirits of the dead can communicate with living people, especially through a medium.

the quality or state of being concerned with religion or the human spirit.

in a way that relates to or affects the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material or physical things.

any of a group of slender, flexible, spiral-shaped bacteria, some of which cause serious diseases such as syphilis and Lyme disease.

to force out the liquid and other substances from your mouth

Characterized by or requiring a very smart, neat, and clean appearance, especially in a military context.

a small piece of paper that has been chewed and shaped into a ball to be thrown or shot as a missile.

A feeling of wanting to hurt, upset, or humiliate someone.

showing or caused by malice; deliberately hurtful.

in a manner showing or caused by a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

A person, especially a woman or girl, who has a fierce temper or a quick, fiery personality.

A person or animal that spits.

The present participle or gerund of the verb 'spit', meaning to eject saliva or other substances forcibly from the mouth.

The liquid produced in the mouth; saliva, especially when it is spat out.

a round, usually metal, container for people to spit into, especially one used in the past.

To cause a liquid to fly about in drops or small amounts, often making something wet.

the landing of a spacecraft in the sea at the end of a flight.

Past tense and past participle of splash: to cause a liquid to fly about in drops or small amounts.

(present participle) causing a liquid to scatter or fall in irregular drops

attracting a lot of attention, especially in a bright, colorful, or exaggerated way

the sound of something wet hitting a surface with force

To hit a surface and spread out in a messy, wet mass with a noisy sound.

(past tense and past participle of splatter) To scatter or fall in drops or blobs, often making a mess.

To spread things apart or make them spread apart, especially in a wide or awkward manner.

Spread out, turned outward, or widened at one end.

an organ near the stomach that produces and cleans blood cells and was once thought to be the source of feelings such as anger

very impressive; beautiful.

in a manner that is very impressive, beautiful, or excellent

magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.

Very impressive and beautiful appearance.

a surgical operation to remove the spleen.

relating to, affecting, or located near the spleen.

To join the ends of two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving them together.

A person or device that joins things together by splicing, especially one that joins film, tape, or rope.

a marijuana cigarette

a flexible strip of wood, rubber, or metal used in drawing curves.

a long, flat piece of wood, metal, or plastic used to hold a broken bone in the correct position while it heals.