Simple Online Photographic Dictionary

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Words that start with S

Words starting with S

S Words.


Six slippery snakes sailed southward on a silver ship.

(6) Six


There are six coloured eggs in the picture. The number before six is five. The number that comes after six is seven.

Photo by Unicron1bot

(7) Seven


There are seven fronds on the fern in the picture. The number before seven is six. The number that comes after seven is eight.

Photo by MiguelVieira

Sad


When you are sad, you are gloomy and don't smile. Sometimes you cry when you are sad. People get sad when someone they like goes away, or if they watch a sad movie or read a sad book. The person in the picture is sad.

Photo by Orin Optiglot

Saddle


A saddle is a padded seat that you put on the back of a horse so they are more comfortable to sit on when you ride them for long distances.

Photo by Cheryl Dudley

Safe


A safe is a very strong metal box with a locked door.

People use safes to store valuables like jewellery and money, or anything else they do not want other people to steal.

Photo by Michaelstyne

Safety pin


A safety pin is a type of pin that has an extra loop of wire that covers the sharp end of the pin as well as stopping it from slipping out. Safety pins are often used to hold diapers or nappies together, or replace a missing button on your clothes until it is mended.

Photo by Laineys Repertoire

Saffron

Photo of saffron threads
Scientific name: crocus sativus

Saffron is a spice made from the dried stigma of the saffron crocus. Saffron gives a strong golden yellow colour to food.

Photo by Biskuit

Sage

Photo of sage leaves
Scientific name: salvia officinalis

Sage is a shrub originally from the Mediterranean region. It has pale greyish furry leaves, and grows all year around. Is used to flavour fatty meat dishes, and as an ingredient in sausages in some countries. It is very commonly used with onions as stuffing for chicken or pork.

Photo by Foodista

Sail


A sail is a large piece of fabric on a sailboat that catches the wind and moves the boat forwards. The tall pole that holds the sails up is called a mast, and the ropes that hold the sails in place are called rigging.

Photo by Anoldent

Salad


A salad is a dish that is mainly made up of raw vegetables, sometimes with a dressing like vinegar. Sometimes salads also have cooked meat, fruit, cooked vegetables or other things like nuts in them. Salads are usually served cold as a side dish at dinner or lunch time.

Photo by Catsper

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