Words that start with S

A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.

Something is strange if it is unusual and not what you would normally expect. The picture is of a very strange looking cherry. The opposite of strange is normal or ordinary.

A strap is a long, thin, flexible strip of something. Straps are usually used for something, like a support to help hold something like a bag or a guitar, or to attach something to something else, like the strap of a watch.

The strawberry is the fruit of a small, low growing plant. Strawberries are red and very sweet. They are unusual because their seeds are on the outside, and most fruits have seeds on the inside. Strawberries are related to roses.

A streak is a long, narrow band of something. A streak might be a dirty mark, a patch of color, or even a cloud formation.