English words starting with S

Supplied with water from a natural spring.

(of a plant) producing flowers in the spring.

Resembling or characteristic of spring, especially in being fresh, warm, and full of new growth.

Containing a spring that is under compression, tension, or torsion, so that the mechanism is ready to act or return to position when released.

Relating to or characteristic of the spring and summer seasons combined.

A period of practice and exhibition games for professional baseball teams before the start of the regular season.

A strong, flexible board from which someone can jump in order to gain height or momentum, as in diving or gymnastics.

A small, graceful gazelle of southern Africa, noted for its habit of leaping high into the air when startled or excited.

A person or thing that springs.

A small building constructed over a spring, used to keep food and dairy products cool.

the season of spring

Water that comes from a natural spring.

Able to return quickly to its original shape after being pressed, pulled, or stretched; elastic.

to scatter small drops of liquid or small pieces of something lightly over a surface

a device with holes in it that is used to spray water in drops, especially for watering plants or for putting out fires.

a small, scattered amount or number of something.

to run or go at top speed for a short distance

an athlete who runs in short, fast races over short distances.

A small spar reaching diagonally from a mast to the upper outer corner of a sail.

A small, magical creature, often with wings, like a fairy or elf.

to spray a liquid in a quick, light stream

a drink made by mixing wine (especially white wine) with soda water.

A thin wheel with teeth on the outer edge that fits into the holes of a chain or film to make it move.

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves, shoots, or buds

(of a plant) put out shoots

(of a plant) having new shoots or buds beginning to grow.

a type of evergreen tree with short, sharp leaves and hanging cones

A forest or stand of trees containing both spruce and fir trees.

made neat, smart, or attractive in appearance

(especially of an old person) active and lively; nimble.

A potato

a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid; froth or foam.

an italian-style ice cream of neapolitan origin, typically layered with different colors and flavors and containing chopped nuts and fruit.

The past tense and past participle of 'spin'.

Courage, determination, and spirit

Courageous, determined, and full of spirit.

a sharp pointed object attached to the heel of a rider's boot, used to encourage a horse to go faster.

done or happening suddenly, without planning or preparation

A plant of a large genus of the family Euphorbiaceae, typically having milky sap and small greenish flowers.

not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

in a way that is false or not authentic; based on false ideas or reasoning.

to reject or refuse someone or something with contempt or disdain.

Rejected with disdain or contempt; scorned.

To gush or flow out suddenly in a stream

to make a series of short explosive sounds, especially when an engine is not working properly or when something is being heated.

to make a series of short explosive sounds

Making a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault.

Mucus and other matter coughed up from the respiratory tract, especially as a symptom of disease.

a person who secretly collects and reports information on the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or competitor.

A small telescope.

The activity of secretly collecting information about a country, organization, or person, especially for military or political purposes.

a person who directs or controls a network of spies or espionage activities.

software that is designed to collect information about a person or organization without their knowledge, often sending it to another party over the internet.

A young, unfledged pigeon, especially one used as food.

to argue noisily about something that is not very important

The act of arguing noisily about something that is not very important.

a small group of soldiers, especially one assembled for a particular task or operation.

a principal division of an armored or cavalry regiment, consisting of two or more troops.

(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

a sudden violent gust of wind or a localized storm, especially one bringing rain, snow, or sleet.

crying or screaming loudly and harshly

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

covered with or consisting of scales

to waste money, time, opportunities, etc. in a stupid or careless way

To waste something, especially money or time, in a foolish and careless way.

Spending money or resources in a wasteful, extravagant, and irresponsible manner.

A shape with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles.

(of a gemstone, especially a diamond) cut in a rectangular or square shape with facets.

A type of folk dance for four couples arranged in a square, with a caller directing the movements.

having a jaw that is broad and angular, giving an appearance of strength or determination.

having the shape of a square; being in the form of a square

Having broad, straight shoulders that form a square-like shape.

raised to the second power; multiplied by itself.

Having a flat, straight, or angular shape, especially at the edges or corners; not rounded or curved.

in a direct and firm way that shows there is no doubt

the quality or state of being square in shape.

somewhat square in shape or form; approximately square.

to press something into a flat shape, often damaging it

pressed or crushed into a flat or soft mass

to sit with your knees bent and your weight on your feet, or to lower yourself towards the ground in this position

A person who occupies an unused or abandoned building or piece of land without legal permission.

The action or practice of occupying an abandoned or unoccupied building or piece of land without the owner's permission.

An offensive term for a North American Indian woman.

a large, predatory freshwater fish of the minnow family, native to western north america.

(of a bird) to make a loud, harsh cry

making a loud, harsh, and raucous cry or noise, typically like that of a bird such as a parrot or chicken.

to make a short, high-pitched sound or cry

a person or thing that makes a high-pitched squeaking sound.

making a short, high-pitched sound or cry.

Making a short, high-pitched sound or cry.

completely clean

to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise

a person who informs on someone to the authorities.

making a long, high-pitched cry or sound

Easily nauseated or disgusted, especially by unpleasant sights, smells, or ideas.

the quality or state of being easily disgusted, shocked, or made to feel sick

a tool with a flat rubber blade and a handle, used for spreading or wiping liquid from a surface.

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to change its shape, reduce its size, or remove liquid from it

A small, portable musical instrument, such as an accordion or concertina, played by compressing and expanding a central bellows while pressing buttons or keys.

Past tense and past participle of 'squeeze'. To press something firmly, especially from all sides.

A device or tool used for squeezing something, especially to extract juice.

the action of pressing something firmly, typically with one's fingers.

to make a wet sucking sound, such as when walking through mud

Making a soft sucking sound such as that made by walking through thick mud.

a small firework that burns with a hissing sound before exploding.

a sea creature with a long, soft body, eight arms, and two long tentacles, and that can send out a black liquid when in danger

a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way

having a wavy or twisting line or pattern

to contort one's face or squeeze one's eyes together

to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better

Having eyes that are partly closed

having eyes that are partly closed, often because of bright light or poor eyesight.

A man of high social standing who owns and lives on an estate in a rural area, especially the chief landowner in such an area.

to make twisting movements of the body, especially because of feeling uncomfortable, embarrassed, or nervous

Making twisting or turning movements, especially due to discomfort or nervousness.

making twisting movements because of nervousness, discomfort, or embarrassment.

A small rodent with a bushy tail, typically living in trees and known for storing nuts.

nervous, restless, or jumpy

to force a liquid out of something in a thin, fast stream

to make a soft wet sucking sound when pressed or walked on