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- showtime/ˈʃəʊtaɪm/The scheduled time for the start of a public performance or entertainment event, especially in theatre, film, or television.nounC1
- showy crab apple/ˈʃəʊ.i kræb ˈæp.əl/A cultivated variety of crab apple tree (Malus species) bred to produce particularly abundant and visually striking flowers or fruit.nounLow
- showy orchis/ˈʃəʊi ˈɔːkɪs/A North American wildflower with striking pink and white flowers, scientifically known as Galearis spectabilis.nounLow
- shoyu/ˈʃɔɪ.uː/A type of soy sauce, specifically a Japanese-style soy sauce traditionally brewed from fermented soybeans and wheat.nounLow
- shraddha/ˈʃrʌdə/A Sanskrit term from Hinduism and Indian philosophy denoting faith, trust, reverence, and devout belief, particularly in spiritual principles or a teacher.nounRare
- shrank/ʃræŋk/The past tense of the verb 'shrink', meaning to become smaller in size, quantity, or extent.verbB1
- shrapnel/ˈʃrapnəl/Fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object that are scattered as an explosion occurs.nounC1
- shreadhead/ˈʃrɛdhɛd/A person, typically a young man, with closely cropped or shaved hair, often associated with subcultures like punk, skinhead, or metal.nounLow (specialised/slang)
- shred/ʃrɛd/To tear, cut, or rip something into small, narrow, and often irregular pieces; a small, thin strip torn or cut from something.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
- shredded wheat/ˈʃrɛd.ɪd ˈwiːt/A breakfast cereal made from shredded whole wheat that is formed into biscuits or nuggets.nounMedium in food-related contexts, low in general usage.
- shredder/ˈʃredə(r)/A machine or device that cuts something, especially paper, into very small strips or pieces.nounC1
- shredding/ˈʃrɛdɪŋ/The act of cutting or tearing something into small, thin strips or pieces.nounB2
- shreveport/ˈʃriːvpɔːt/A city in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana.nounLow (Specific geographical reference)
- shrew/ʃruː/a small, mouselike, insectivorous mammal with a long, pointed snout, tiny eyes, and velvety fur.nounC2
- shrew mole/ʃruː məʊl/A small, insectivorous mammal belonging to the family Talpidae that resembles a shrew in its elongated snout and small eyes, but is a true mole.nounVery Low
- shrewdie/ˈʃruːdi/A person who is astute, sharp-witted, and clever, especially in business or practical matters.nounLow (C2)
- shrewdness/ˈʃruːdnəs/The quality of having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astuteness, especially in practical matters or business.nounC1
- shrewmouse/ˈʃruːmaʊs/A small, insectivorous mammal resembling a mouse but with a pointed snout.nounRare / Technical
- shrewsbury/ˈʃrəʊzbri/ or /ˈʃruːzbri/A proper noun referring primarily to a historic town and county in Shropshire, England.nounLow
- shriek/ʃriːk/A high-pitched, piercing cry or scream expressing strong emotion, typically fear, pain, or excitement.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
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