Words that start with S

List of things that start with the letter S.

Six slippery snakes sailed southward on a silver ship to Sydney.

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Photo of six painted eggs.

(6) Six

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

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Photo of a fern with seven fronds.

(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.

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Photo of coffee and sachets

Sachet

A sachet is a small bag, usually used to store potpourri or small amounts of condiments like sugar or coffee.

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Photo of some flour sacks.

Sack

A sack is a type of large bag that is used to store things in. Sacks are most commonly used to store foods like rice and other grains, flour, and potatoes.

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Photo of Sacramento

Sacramento

Sacramento is the capital of the state of California in the United States of America. It has a population of about 2.5 million.

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Photo of a sad looking lady.

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.

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Photo of a saddle on a horse

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.

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Photo of a safe

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.

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Photo of safety pins.

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.

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Photo of saffron threads

Saffron

Scientific name: 
crocus sativus

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

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