Words that start with S

A stein is a kind of large mug, usually made from glass or earthenware, that is generally used to drink beer from.

A stencil is a thin sheet of cardboard, metal or plastic that has had a design cut through it. When paint is brushed or sprayed over the stencil, the paint only shows up on the surface underneath where the holes were cut. Stencils are a fast way to put a lot of the same design onto a surface. A design that has been made from a stencil can also be called a stencil.

Stepping stones are rocks or pieces of wood that have been placed about one step apart, so you can walk across them. Stepping stones can be used to make a garden path, or to cross a shallow waterway.

The stern of a ship is the back part of the ship, sometimes referred to as "the blunt end". The front of a ship is called the bow.

A stew, also called a casserole, is a type of hot food that is usually made from meat and vegetables cooked for a long time. You cook a stew in a big pot with some water or wine until all the ingredients are soft and tender and the flavours have mixed together. When a stew is done the water has turned into a kind of gravy or sauce, but stews are usually not as runny as a soup. Stews also usually have much larger pieces in them than a soup does. A stew is a great meal to have in winter time.