English Words Starting With S

• sailer

  nounC2
  /ˈseɪlə/A vessel, especially a sailing vessel, considered with reference to its sailing capabilities or speed.
• sailfish

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪlfɪʃ/A large, fast-swimming marine fish of the billfish family, characterized by a very large dorsal fin that resembles a sail.
• sailing

  nounB1
  /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/The sport or activity of travelling across water in a sailing boat or ship.
• sailing boat

  nounC1
  /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ ˌbəʊt/A boat propelled by wind power using one or more sails.
• sailing length

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ leŋθ/The measurement from end to end of a sailing vessel.
• sailing ship

  nounB1
  /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ ʃɪp/A large vessel propelled primarily by sails mounted on masts.
• sailmaker

  nounLow (C1/C2 level)
  /ˈseɪlˌmeɪkə/A person whose trade is to make or repair sails.
• sailor

  nounB1
  /ˈseɪ.lə(r)/A person whose job is to work on a ship or boat, especially one who is below the rank of officer.
• sailor hat

  nounC1
  /ˈseɪ.lə ˌhæt/A type of hat, typically with a flat circular crown and a wide, stiff brim that is turned up all around, originally worn by sailors and later adopted as a fashion accessory.
• sailor suit

  nounC1
  /ˈseɪ.lə ˌsuːt/A style of children's clothing modelled on traditional naval uniforms, typically consisting of a blue or white blouse with a large collar and trousers or a skirt.
• sailor's-choice

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪləz ˌtʃɔɪs/A type of fish, specifically various small, silvery, edible saltwater fish of the family Haemulidae, also called grunt or pigfish.
• sailoring

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪ.lər.ɪŋ/The occupation or work of a sailor.
• sailplane

  nounverb-intransitiveC1/C2
  /ˈseɪlpleɪn/A type of glider designed to fly efficiently without an engine, using rising air currents to stay aloft.
• sailyard

  nounVery Low
  /ˈseɪl.jɑːd/A spar (pole) on a sailing ship from which the foot of a square sail is set and controlled.
• saimaa

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsaɪmɑː/A large freshwater lake system in southeastern Finland.
• sain

  verbverb-transitiveArchaic
  /seɪn/To make the sign of the cross over something or someone, especially to bless or protect from evil.
• sainfoin

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/A perennial leguminous plant (Onobrychis viciifolia) cultivated as a forage crop, known for its pink flowers and high nutritional value for livestock.
• sainsbury

  nounB1-B2
  /ˈseɪnzb(ə)ri/A British surname, famously associated with J Sainsbury plc, a large supermarket and convenience store chain in the UK.
• saint

  nounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /seɪnt/A person recognized by a religious group, especially the Christian church, as being exceptionally holy, virtuous, and close to God, often formally canonized after death.
• saint agnes's eve

  nounC2 (Very Low)
  /ˌseɪnt ˈæɡnɪsɪz iːv/The evening of January 20th, the night before the feast day of Saint Agnes, observed in some Christian traditions.

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