Words that start with S

Swallows are part of a large family of birds found all over the world, with the exception of Antarctica. They eat insects out of the air while they are flying around. There are many different kinds of swallows, with different habits. Many swallows have a distinctive forked tail.

A swamp is a large area that is usually under still, shallow water, although it is likely to have lots of small bits of dry ground sticking out of the water. The water of a swamp may be fresh or salty.
Swamps are full of creatures like frogs and crocodiles.

A large group of insects is called a swarm.

To swat is to hit something or someone with a quick motion.

Sway means to move from side to side or back and forth, often in a rhythmic fashion. The woman in the picture is swaying to the music.

A sweater, also called a pullover, jumper, jersey or guernsey, is a garment you wear over other garments for warmth. Sweaters can be made of fabric or knitted, with or without a hood. A sweater with a zip or buttons down the front is called a cardigan.

You sweep when you use a broom to move dust or dirt around. Usually you sweep something like a floor to get all the dirt off it.

The sweet potato is the thick tuberous root of a plant native to South America. They are sometimes called a sweet yam, but are not related to the true yam. Sweet potatos have yellow or white flesh and as their name suggests, have a very sweet taste.
They can be eaten roasted, mashed, fried or cooked into stews. They are much softer than regular potatoes when they are cooked.

Swept is the past tense of sweep.

A swig is the amount of drink that you can have in one swallow. The man in the picture is having a swig of beer.