English words starting with S

A long, narrow flag or ribbon, or a long, thin piece of material.

the act or process of transmitting or receiving data, especially video and audio material, over a computer network as a steady, continuous flow.

To design or shape something so that it moves more easily through air or water.

designed or organized to offer the least resistance to fluid flow; having a smooth, efficient shape.

a vehicle, especially a train, designed with a smooth, elongated shape to reduce air resistance and allow high speed.

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps.

A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides.

Originating from, operating in, or connected with the environment of public streets, especially in an urban context.

Relating to or characteristic of a public location, especially one where people gather informally or where activities like preaching or selling occur.

(of a vehicle) meeting the legal requirements for being driven on public roads.

Relating to or involving the ordinary people or the immediate, practical realities of a place or situation.

Having the practical knowledge and ability to deal with the difficulties and dangers of life in a big city or in any tough environment.

a vehicle that runs on rails along public streets and is powered by electricity from an overhead wire; a tram.

a tall post with a light at the top, placed at the side of a road to illuminate it.

A tall post with a light at the top, placed at the side of a road to illuminate it.

The visual appearance of a street or urban road, especially as it is experienced by a person moving through it.

A prostitute who solicits clients on the street.

having the knowledge and experience needed to deal with the difficulties and dangers of life in a big city or in a difficult situation.

the quality or state of being physically strong

Focusing on or utilizing the strengths, positive qualities, or assets of a person, group, or system, rather than their weaknesses or deficits.

A ratio or measure comparing the strength of a material or structure to its weight, used to evaluate efficiency and performance, especially in engineering and design.

physical exercises designed to increase strength and endurance, in which muscles are worked against resistance.

To become stronger or make something stronger.

To make something stronger or more powerful.

a substance or agent that makes something stronger.

the process of making something stronger or more powerful

describing an approach or methodology that focuses on and builds upon existing strengths, assets, or positive qualities rather than deficits or problems.

requiring or using great effort or energy

in a way that requires or shows great energy and effort

A common informal shortening of 'streptococcus', a type of bacteria that can cause various infections.

relating to or caused by bacteria of the genus streptococcus

Plural form of streptococcus; spherical bacteria that divide in one plane to form chains, some of which cause serious diseases.

A type of bacteria that grows in chains and can cause various infections in humans, such as strep throat.

An enzyme produced by some hemolytic streptococci, used medically to dissolve blood clots by activating plasminogen.

An antibiotic drug produced by a soil bacterium, used to treat bacterial infections, especially tuberculosis.

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances.

free from stress; relaxed and without worry or pressure

Caused or brought about by stress.

Causing or creating stress, anxiety, or tension.

The process of controlling and reducing the physical and emotional effects of stress.

Having the effect of lessening or alleviating stress.

The act or process of making stress less severe or intense.

caused by or made worse by mental or emotional strain

feeling very worried or anxious

Feeling very worried, nervous, and tired because of mental or emotional pressure.

Causing mental or emotional stress; full of pressure or worry.

A stimulus or event that causes stress.

To make something longer or wider by pulling it.

able to be stretched without breaking or losing its original shape.

Extended or pulled to full length or width.

Extended or spread out to full length or over a great distance.

a framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people.

a person who helps to carry a stretcher, especially in a war or emergency situation.

The act of making something longer, wider, or looser by pulling it.

(of a material) able to stretch and return to its original size and shape.

a crumbly topping for baked goods, typically made from flour, butter, and sugar.

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

to mark something with a series of lines, grooves, or ridges

marked with long, thin lines, bands, or ridges

A long, thin line, mark, or band of color, especially one of several that are parallel or close together.

severely affected by an unpleasant condition or feeling

Demanding that rules, especially rules of behavior, are obeyed and observed.

in a way that involves rigid rules or severe limits

The quality or state of being very demanding and allowing no freedom or disobedience.

A strong criticism or severe remark.

to walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

the quality of being loud, harsh, and unpleasant to listen to

(of a sound) loud and harsh; grating.

in a loud, harsh, and forceful way

A person or creature that walks with long, decisive steps.

a harsh, high-pitched sound made during breathing, typically caused by a blockage in the airway.

angry or violent disagreement or conflict.

Deeply divided or damaged by prolonged conflict and disagreement.

to hit somebody or something hard, especially with your hand or a weapon

(of a word or phrase) formed by omitting parts of a longer word or phrase, often as a result of a labor strike or industrial action.

a person who works or is employed in place of others who are on strike, thereby making the strike less effective.

An out in baseball that occurs when a batter accumulates three strikes.

a worker who refuses to work as a protest

very noticeable or attractive

in a way that is very noticeable or obvious

A long, thin piece of twisted thread, cord, rope, or similar material.

Having strings, especially of a specified kind or number.

The quality or state of being strict, precise, and demanding, especially with regard to rules or standards.

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.

In a way that is very strict, severe, or limiting and must be obeyed

A long, heavy piece of wood or metal used for support in a structure, especially in floors or shipbuilding.

(of food) tough and forming long, thin threads when chewed

to remove all the things that cover something

A shopping center consisting of a row of stores, restaurants, and other businesses with a common parking area in front, typically located along a major road.

Past tense and past participle of strip-mine; to extract minerals from the surface of the earth by removing the overlying layers of soil and rock.

a long, narrow band of a different color or texture from the surface on either side of it

having lines or bands of a different color or texture running along it

a fish, especially a bass, marked with longitudinal stripes.

A young man who is not yet fully grown or mature; a youth.

having had a covering, clothing, or layer removed

reduced to the most essential or basic elements; simplified.

a person whose job is to take off their clothes in a sexually exciting way to entertain people

the act of removing a covering or outer layer from something.

a form of entertainment in which a performer gradually undresses to music in a sexually exciting way.

to try very hard to achieve something or to do something difficult.

A person who works hard and makes a great effort to achieve something.

the act of trying very hard to achieve something, especially over a long period of time.

A very bright light that flashes rapidly on and off.

(of a light or source of light) flashing rapidly and repeatedly.

Relating to or using a stroboscope, an instrument that makes a moving object appear stationary by shining a bright light at it at rapid, regular intervals.

A dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce with sour cream.

An act of hitting or striking someone or something; a single blow.

The action of moving one's hand gently over a surface, especially as a sign of affection or for cleaning.

To walk in a slow, relaxed way, especially for pleasure.

a light chair on wheels that a baby or small child can sit in and be pushed around

The supportive tissue or matrix of an organ, gland, or other biological structure, as distinguished from its functional tissue.

Relating to or consisting of the connective tissue framework that supports the functional cells of an organ or gland.

A layered, sedimentary structure formed in shallow water by the trapping, binding, and cementation of mineral grains by microorganisms, especially cyanobacteria.

having great physical power or ability

Using physical force or threats

Using physical force or threats to make someone do something

Having an appearance that suggests physical strength or robustness.

Having a determined will and firm opinions; not easily influenced by others.

having a determined will; resolute and not easily influenced or persuaded.

a strongly made box or safe for storing valuables.