Words that Start with S

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Interesting notes about the letter S:

The letter S is the nineteenth letter of the English alphabet; it is a consonant.
It has a hard sound as in mess and a soft sound as in seem.
Many times it makes a \z\ sound, as in boys.
S is used to show plural, as in one toy, two toys, and to show possessive: “The toy’s paint is peeling.”

The following are a couple of examples of words starting with S.

Salamander: any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
- The salamanders under our porch sometimes get in the house.
Squirrel: a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
- Most squirrels in the U.S. are gray, but Canada has black squirrels.
Seagull: mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
- The seagulls flew over the water, looking for food.

Sanitarium: a hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases
- The town’s sanitarium helps people who are getting over a bad illness.
Sawmill:a mill for dressing logs and lumber
- The town sawmill, which has been in my family for centuries, has provided the wood for all the oldest buildings in town.
Stage: any scene regarded as a setting for exhibiting or doing something
- He lived on the stage, spending all his time practicing his lines there.

Sincere: open and genuine; not deceitful
- My best friend was sincere when she offered to help my mom.
Sassy: improperly forward or bold
- The sassy girl continued to debate with the professor, questioning all of his lessons.
Sensible: showing reason or sound judgment
- He was a sensible guy and knew he shouldn’t spend all his money at once.

Scholastic: of or relating to schools
- The kids did not agree with the teacher’s scholastic ideas for the game.
Secret: not open or public; kept private or not revealed
- She was careful to keep all her ideas and designs secret so no one would copy her.
Sensational: causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
- Everyone was talking about her sensational art exhibit.

Stylish: having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
- The stylish singer was very well-known for her taste in fashion.
Sculptural: relating to or consisting of sculpture
- To him, landscaping a garden was like creating a scultural masterpiece.
Sandy: resembling or containing or abounding in sand; or growing in sandy areas
- The sandy beach was like paradise compared to the cold, hard winter cuty.

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