Words that start with S

Six slippery snakes sailed southward on a silver ship to Sydney.

Sis forSprig

A sprig is a small part of a plant, with some leaves, flowers or both attached.

Sis forSpring

Spring is the mild time of year after winter. Plants grow new leaves and flowers, and many animals have babies during spring.
A spring roll is an Asian appetiser, made from a variety of meats and vegetables, wrapped in rice paper. The ingredients and flavours vary depending on nationality, and the preferences of the cook. Spring rolls can be served deep fried or fresh.
A sprinkler is something you attach to the end of a hose and use to water your garden with. Sprinklers cover a wider area more evenly than you could do by hand with a hose.
Sprinkles are colorful shapes made of sugar used for decorating desserts.

Sis forSprout

When seeds germinate, they grow roots and leaves. This process is called sprouting. Most freshly sprouted seeds are edible, and can be used in sandwiches and salads.

Sis forSpruce

Scientific name: genus: Picea
Spruce are large conifers, found in cooler regions of the world. Some kinds of spruce can grow to be 200 feet tall.

Sis forSpry

If someone is spry, that means they're energetic, sure-footed, athletic, or nimble. Most althetes are spry.

Sis forSpud

A spud is a slang term for a potato.

Sis forSpy

A spy is someone who is employed to find out other people's secrets, or to keep a close eye on someone else.