Words that start with S

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

Sis forSport

Sport is a physical activity that requires some skill. Sport might be a solo activity like hunting or fishing, or it might be a team sport like baseball. Sports are usually competitive, and have rules. The aim of most sports is to win.
A spotlight is a very bright light that creates a sharp, round patch of light. Spotlights are used to bring attention to someone on a stage.

Sis forSpots

Something is spotted if it has a pattern of small, round things all over it. Many animals are spotted. If the spots are perfectly round and even they are usually called dots. People will usually call animals covered in dots spotted and clothes covered in spots to be dotted. The boat in the picture has spots.

Sis forSpouse

Spouse is a gender neutral word used to describe someone you are married to or in a long-term relationship with.

Sis forSpout

A spout is either a strong stream of a liquid like water, or something that a stream of water comes out from. teapots and kettles have spouts that you pour from.

Sis forSpray

You spray water or other liquids like paint by putting them through a device that turns the liquid into tiny droplets. Hoses and spray cans are some things that can be used for creating spray.

Sis forSprayed

Sprayed is the past tense of spray, for example "she sprayed me with the hose".

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.