English Words Starting With S

• saba

  nounLow (specialized culinary/agricultural term)
  /ˈsɑːbə/A sweet, thick syrup made from grape must or date juice; also refers to a type of banana used in Filipino cuisine.
• sabadell

  nounLow
  /ˌsæbəˈdɛl/A city in the autonomous community of Catalonia, Spain.
• sabadilla

  nounVery Low
  /ˌsæbəˈdɪlə/A plant (Schoenocaulon officinale) of the lily family, native to Mexico and Central America.
• sabaean

  adjectivenounVery Low Frequency
  /səˈbiːən/Relating to the ancient kingdom of Saba (Sheba), its people, or their Semitic language.
• sabah

  nounLow
  /ˈsɑːbə/A state in Malaysia, located on the northern part of the island of Borneo.
• sabalo

  nounLow (Rare/Specialist)
  /ˈsæbələʊ/A large, silvery, migratory fish of the herring family, often found in coastal waters and estuaries; a type of tarpon or shad.
• sabaoth

  nounLow
  /ˈsæbeɪɒθ/armies or hosts, used to refer to the heavenly armies of God (from the Hebrew 'tsabaoth').
• sabata

  nounExtremely Low (Obsolete/Rare)
  /səˈbɑːtə/This is a rare word of uncertain origin, primarily referring to a type of loose-fitting sandal or slipper.
• sabatier

  nounLow
  /ˌsæbəˈtjeɪ/A proper noun referring to a French surname, most commonly associated with the Sabatier reaction or Sabatier principle in chemistry.
• sabatini

  nounVery low / Obscure
  /ˌsæb.əˈtiː.ni/A proper noun, primarily referring to a surname or associated proper names (e.g., a person's name).
• sabaton

  nounRare / C2
  /ˈsæbətɒn/A piece of plate armour for the foot.
• sabattier effect

  nounLow
  /ˌsæbəˈtjeɪ ɪˈfekt/A photographic development phenomenon where partially developed film is exposed to light, producing a reversal of tones and characteristic dark lines (Mackie lines) along high-contrast edges.
• sabayon

  nounC2
  /ˌsæb.aɪˈɒn/A light, foamy dessert or sauce made by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and wine (usually Marsala) over gentle heat.
• sabbat

  nounC2
  /ˈsæb.æt/A ceremonial midnight gathering of witches, often associated with occult rituals.
• sabbatarian

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˌsæb.əˈteə.ri.ən/A person who strictly observes the Sabbath, particularly in accordance with Christian tradition.
• sabbath

  nounC1
  /ˈsæb.əθ/A day of religious observance and rest, specifically the seventh day of the week (Saturday) observed in Judaism and by some Christian denominations, and Sunday observed as the Christian day of worship and rest in most traditions.
• sabbath school

  nounLow to Medium (common in religious contexts, rare in secular general discourse)
  /ˈsabəθ skuːl/A religious school for children, held on the Sabbath (typically Sunday for Christians, Saturday for Seventh-day Adventists and some others).
• sabbatical

  adjectivenounC1
  /səˈbæt.ɪ.kəl/An extended period of leave from one's regular work, especially in academia, for study, travel, or rest.
• sabbatical year

  nounLow (specialised term)
  /səˈbæt.ɪ.kəl jɪər/An extended period of leave, traditionally one year in academia, granted to a professional for study, travel, or rest.
• sabbatize

  verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low (Obsolete/Rare/Technical)
  /ˈsabətʌɪz/To observe the Sabbath, to keep or celebrate as a day of rest.

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