English words starting with S

The act of fastening or closing something securely.

the skin or prepared fur of a seal, used for making clothing.

A line where two edges of fabric, leather, etc. are joined together, typically by sewing.

a sailor, especially one below the rank of officer.

the skill and knowledge needed to operate and navigate a ship or boat safely and efficiently.

Having or joined by a seam or seams.

having no seams; smooth and continuous

In a smooth and continuous way, without any noticeable gaps or interruptions.

the quality of being smooth and continuous, with no obvious gaps or spaces between parts.

A large underwater mountain, especially a volcanic one with a pointed or flat top, rising from the sea floor but not reaching the surface of the water.

a woman whose job is sewing and making clothes.

unpleasant and immoral; involving the worst aspects of life

A meeting where people try to communicate with the spirits of dead people.

an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water.

a town or city with a harbor for seagoing ships.

To burn or scorch the surface of something with intense heat.

to look carefully for something or someone

relating to the activity of searching for and rescuing people who are lost or in danger, especially after an accident or in a disaster area.

a computer program that searches for and identifies items in a database that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user, used especially for finding particular sites on the World Wide Web.

Capable of being searched or examined, especially by electronic means.

a person who searches or investigates

Looking carefully and thoroughly for someone or something.

In a way that looks at someone or something very carefully and closely, as if trying to discover something.

A powerful light with a focused beam that can be turned in different directions, used especially for spotting things in the dark.

(of food) cooked quickly at a high temperature so that the outside is brown but the inside is still juicy.

Extremely hot or intense, especially in a way that causes burning or scorching.

a view or picture of the sea.

the empty shell of a small sea creature, often found on a beach

the land at the edge of the sea, especially the part between the water and the area where people live or grow crops

suffering from nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a ship at sea.

a feeling of nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a ship at sea.

The part of a country that is near the sea, especially a beach area where people go on holiday.

one of the four periods of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter)

(of a performance, score, time, etc.) being the best achieved by a particular person, team, or thing within the current season of competition

Occurring at or marking the conclusion of a sports season or series of events.

(of a price, level, measurement, etc.) the highest recorded during a particular season or period of activity

Lasting for the whole of a sports season or similar extended period

Designating the first game, match, or event of a new season in a sport or other organized activity.

A ticket that can be used repeatedly for a specified period or number of events, especially for travel or admission to a series of performances.

relating to or characteristic of a particular season of the year

The characteristic of being dependent on or varying with a particular season.

At a particular time or times of the year, or in a way that relates to the seasons

(of a person) having a lot of experience of a particular activity

A substance, such as salt, herbs, or spices, used to add flavor to food.

A piece of furniture for one person to sit on, typically with a back and four legs.

The part of a seat, especially in a vehicle or aircraft, that supports a person's back.

A strap in a vehicle that holds a person in their seat to protect them in an accident.

Being in a sitting position; having a seat.

The seats in a place, or the way they are arranged

A person who sits next to you on a vehicle such as a plane, bus, or train.

Schoolwork done by students at their seats in the classroom, as opposed to recitation or group activities.

a wall or embankment built to prevent the sea from eroding the land or flooding an area.

facing towards or situated in the direction of the sea

the salt water that is found in seas and oceans.

a route for travel or transport across the sea, especially a regular route used by ships.

plants that grow in the sea or on rocks at the edge of the sea.

the quality or condition of a ship being fit and safe for a sea voyage.

(of a ship or boat) in a good enough condition to sail on the sea.

Relating to or producing a fatty or oily substance, especially the sebum secreted by the skin.

an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands that lubricates the skin and hair.

To formally withdraw from a federation, alliance, or political or religious organization.

The action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state.

A person who supports or participates in the formal withdrawal of a region or group from a larger political entity, such as a nation or organization.

to keep (someone or something) away from other people or things; to isolate.

(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; quiet and private.

the state of being private and away from other people

Coming immediately after the first in order, position, or time.

A new and distinct phase in a person's life or career, typically following a significant change or the end of a previous stage.

of a lower quality or less desirable than the best

Being the next largest in size, amount, or importance after the biggest one.

Being the second child to be born in a family.

Relating to or occurring in the period from the year 101 to the year 200 AD.

Describing an opportunity given to someone to try something again after an initial failure or mistake.

Of a lower quality, standard, or status than first-class.

Relating to or occurring on the day after a particular event, especially a wedding.

Describing a crime, especially murder, that is considered less serious than first-degree because it was not planned in advance.

Being the next in speed after the fastest; ranking immediately below the fastest in a competition or comparison.

Being the one that is liked or preferred after the one that is liked or preferred the most.

located on the floor above the ground floor of a building

Being a member of the second group of people or things to be developed, produced, or to exist, especially following an original version

Relating to the second year of primary school in the US education system.

A child who is in the second year of school, typically around seven or eight years old.

Relating to or being forest trees that have grown after the removal of a previous stand, as by cutting or fire.

The second of two equal periods of time into which a sports game or other event is divided.

Previously owned or used by someone else; not new.

Ranking immediately below the highest; being the runner-up.

A place where someone lives for part of the year, in addition to their main home, often for holidays or leisure.

The person who is next in rank below the leader of a group or organization and who takes control if the leader is absent.

Relating to a language that is learned or used in addition to a person's first or native language.

Being the next in size, amount, importance, etc., after the largest or greatest.

Ranking immediately after the first or best; being in second place.

Relating to a stage or rank that is below the highest or most advanced level.

Used or available as a substitute or alternative when the primary or preferred option is not available.

Being the one that is next in length after the longest in a series or group.

Being the next to the lowest in rank, order, or quality.

Ranking immediately after the first or highest in order, degree, or importance.

Being the one immediately after the oldest in age or order of existence.

Involving or derived from a quantity that is itself a function or derivative of another quantity.

Being the runner-up in a competition; finishing immediately after the winner.

Relating to or occurring in the second three-month period of a financial or calendar year.

Being in the second position in a ranking or order of merit.

Being next after the first in rank, importance, or quality; occupying the second position.

Of inferior quality; not very good.

happening in the stage after the first or preliminary stage, especially in a competition or election

Relating to or located in the second row of a series or arrangement.

Relating to or occurring in the second season of a television series, podcast, or other serialized production.

Relating to or occurring in the second phase of a process, development, or sequence.

Relating to or located on the second floor of a building.

(of a player) not a regular member of a sports team, but available as a substitute or replacement.

Relating to or being a group of players who are substitutes or reserves for the main team.

Relating to or occurring in a subsequent period of office, study, or service, especially the second consecutive one.

belonging to a level of quality, importance, or performance that is below the highest or best level

Describing something that happens, is done, or is experienced for a second time.

Being the one before the last one; penultimate.

occurring in, relating to, or characteristic of the second three-month period of a human pregnancy, typically from weeks 13 to 26.

Relating to or belonging to a subsequent, distinct, and often more developed phase of a movement, trend, or phenomenon, especially following an initial period of activity.

Ranking immediately below the worst; being the next to last in a negative ranking of quality or performance.

relating to or in the second year of a course of study or an activity

Being the younger than all but one other in a particular group.

As a secondary, less important, or indirect result or consideration.