Words that start with S

Something is speckled if it is covered in small marks or specks.

The eggs in the picture are speckled.

A spectrum is the range of colors of light that we can see, in order. The order of colors is seen in a rainbow.
A spectrum can also be used to describe a range of related things, such as a "spectrum of religious beliefs".

Speech is the ability to talk. In a more formal context, a speech is a structured and generally quite long talk given in front of an audience. The man in the picture is giving a speech.

A speedboat is a small motorboat built to travel quickly across water. Some speedboats have open seats, while others have a small cabin. They are a lot like a fast car, but for water.

extension A sphere is a three dimensional shape. It is the same shape as a ball. Because it is 3 dimensional, you can make a sphere out of clay but you can't make it by cutting it out of a piece of paper. Every point on the outside of a sphere is the same distance from the centre of the sphere.
A sphere with a map of the world printed on it is sometimes called a globe. Other objects that are almost spheres, like light bulbs, are sometimes called globes too.

The Sphynx is a hairless cat with wrinkled skin and large ears. It is better to keep it indoors because it doesn't have fur to keep it warm. The Sphynx is an active cat that likes people and attention. Because it can get oily skin, it needs regular gentle baths or wiping clean.

A meal is spicy if it has strong, hot flavors, often making your mouth feel warm or a little burning.

Spicy food, like chili peppers or hot sauces, can taste sharp and can make you sweat. Many people use spices to season soups, noodles, tacos, and curries.

Spider plants are a very common, easy to grow plant. They will grow in a wide range of conditions, and will grow indoors too. They can remove air pollution from inside your house or office. New spider plants are easy to grow by pinning down into some soil the baby plants that grow on the end of long spikes on the adult plant, and then cutting them off when they have roots.

You spill something when you accidentally remove it from whatever it was supposed to be inside.
The picture is of some spilled wine.

Spilt, also spelled spilled, is the past tense of spill.