Words that start with S

Something is scarred if it has one or more scars on it.
When you have some hurt inside that hasn't gone away, you might say you are scarred too, for example "the experience left him badly scarred".
Not to be confused with scared.

Some things are scattered if they are spread around randomly. The acorns in the picture are scattered all over the ground.

Schnauzers are dogs from Germany with a distinctive hairy moustache - 'schnauzer' is the German word for moustache. They are usually a salt-and-pepper colour, with white and black hairs mixed together. They were originally bred as a rat catcher and guard dog, but there are now three different size breeds - large, standard and miniature. They are friendly, loving dogs and are good with children. They are protective and make excellent guard dogs.

A scientist is someone who works to gain more knowledge about the sciences, particularly natural and physical sciences. Scientists work using scientific method as they learn.

Scold means to angrily lecture or chide someone, especially a child, for doing something wrong.

A scoop is a kind of spoon that is deep and shaped like a hemisphere.

A scoop might also mean something made with a scoop, for example a scoop of icecream.

Something is scorched if it is slightly burnt. The wall in the picture has been scorched by a fire that was lit near it.

Scorpio is a sign of the Zodiac. It is a water sign.
You are a Scorpio if you were born between October 23rd and November 21st.

Scotch is a short name for whiskey made in Scotland. Scotch must be aged in oak barrels.

Scottish folds are a breed of cat with ears that fold forward and down. They have round faces and large eyes and have sometimes been called the "owl cat". They have a reputation for being very loving, and are good companion cats.