English Words Starting With S

• sculptor

  nounC1
  /ˈskʌlp.tə/An artist who creates three-dimensional artworks by carving, modelling, casting, or welding materials.
• sculptor's tool

  nounB2
  /ˈtʃɪz.əl/A hand tool with a beveled cutting blade, used by a sculptor to shape hard materials like stone or wood.
• sculptress

  nounLow
  /ˈskʌlptrəs/A female artist who creates three-dimensional artworks by carving, modelling, or assembling materials.
• sculpture

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈskʌlp.tʃə/The art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving, modeling, casting, or assembling materials.
• scum

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /skʌm/A layer of impure or undesirable material that forms on the surface of a liquid; a worthless, contemptible person or group of people.
• scumbag

  nounMedium-High
  /ˈskʌm.bæɡ/A contemptible or despicable person; a term of strong insult.
• scumble

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2+ / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈskʌm.bəl/To make something appear softer or less distinct by applying a thin, opaque or semi-opaque layer of paint, or to obscure or soften an outline.
• scumboard

  nounExtremely low (virtually never used)
  A non-standard or extremely rare English word, not found in standard dictionaries. Historically, it may have been used to refer to a board or surface on which scum accumulates, such as in industrial or nautical contexts, but it is obsolete.
• scuncheon

  nounRare / Obsolete
  /ˈskʌn(t)ʃ(ə)n/The inner reveal or splayed side of a window or door opening; the architectural splay of the jamb.
• scunge

  nounverbVery Low
  /skʌndʒ/To behave in a slovenly or untidy manner; to sponge or scrounge from others.
• scunner

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low
  /ˈskʌnə/A strong feeling of dislike, disgust, or aversion; to feel such a dislike.
• scunthorpe

  nounVery Low
  /ˈskʌnθɔːp/A town in North Lincolnshire, England.
• scup

  nounRare (in current usage)
  /skʌp/A species of fish, Stenotomus chrysops, also known as porgy.
• scupper

  nounC1
  /ˈskʌpə/To ruin or prevent a plan or endeavor; to sink a ship.
• scuppernong

  nounRare / Regional
  /ˈskʌpənɒŋ/A large, sweet, amber-green variety of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia) native to the southeastern United States, especially known from North Carolina.
• scur

  nounVery Rare (Archaic/Regional)
  /skɜː/A momentary, superficial, or hurried action; a brief, swift movement; to move quickly or hurriedly.
• scurf

  nounLow
  /skəːf/Small, dry, flaky pieces of dead skin, especially on the scalp; dandruff.
• scurrility

  nounC1-C2 / Low
  /skəˈrɪlɪti/The quality of being scurrilous; the use of coarse, insulting, or abusive language.
• scurry

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈskʌr.i/to move quickly with short, hurried steps, especially from fear, excitement, or a need to hurry.
• scurvy

  adjectivenounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈskɜːvi/A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds. (Noun).

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