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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(6) Six

Photo of six painted eggs.

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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(7) Seven

Photo of a fern with seven fronds.

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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Sack

Photo of some flour sacks.

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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Sad

Photo of a sad looking lady.

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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Saddle

Photo of a saddle on a horse

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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Safe

Photo of a 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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Safety pin

Photo of safety pins.

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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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 color to food.

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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.

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Sail

Photo of sails on a ship

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.

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