English Words Starting With S

• samoa

  nounC1
  /səˈməʊ.ə/A sovereign island country and US territory in the South Pacific Ocean, comprising the Independent State of Samoa and the US territory of American Samoa.
• samoan

  adjectivenounLow
  /səˈməʊ.ən/Of or relating to Samoa, its people, or their language.
• samos

  nounLow (specialist/cultural)
  /səˈməʊs/A plural noun referring to fried or baked pastries of South Asian origin, typically triangular and filled with spiced vegetables or meat.
• samosa

  nounmedium
  /səˈməʊsə/A fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, peas, lentils, or meat, originating from South Asian cuisine.
• samoset

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsæməʊsɛt/A proper noun referring to a historical Native American figure, specifically an Abenaki sagamore who famously greeted the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony in 1621.
• samothrace

  nounLow
  /ˈsæm.ə.θreɪs/An island in the northeastern Aegean Sea, part of Greece, historically known as Samothraki (Σαμοθράκη).
• samovar

  nounLow
  /ˈsæm.ə.vɑː/A metal urn with a spigot, used for boiling water and making tea, traditionally with an internal pipe for holding burning coals.
• samoyed

  nounlow
  /ˌsæməˈjɛd/A breed of large, white, fluffy dog originally from Siberia, known for its friendly temperament and used historically for herding and sled pulling.
• samoyedic

  adjectivenounC2+ (Very low frequency, specialized)
  /ˌsæməˈjɛdɪk/Relating to a group of Uralic languages spoken in northern Siberia, or the peoples who speak them.
• samp

  nounRare / Archaic
  /samp/A coarse porridge or mush made from coarsely ground corn (maize), typically hulled.
• sampaguita

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˌsampəˈɡiːtə/A specific species of jasmine (Jasminum sambac) native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its small, fragrant white flowers.
• sampaio

  nounC2/Rare
  /səmˈpaɪ.əʊ/A Portuguese surname; also a traditional dry measure for grain or salt, approximately equal to a bushel.
• sampan

  nounLow
  /ˈsæmpæn/A small, flat-bottomed wooden boat with a cabin, traditionally used in coastal waters and rivers in East and Southeast Asia, typically propelled by oars or a small motor.
• samphire

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsæm.faɪər/A fleshy, salty coastal plant that grows on rocks or in marshes, often eaten as a vegetable.
• sample

  adjectivenounverbverb-transitiveB1
  /ˈsɑːmpl̩/A small part or portion intended to show the quality, nature, or style of the whole.
• sample point

  nounMedium (B2–C1)
  /ˈsɑːm.pəl ˌpɔɪnt/A single, specific location or position where data is collected or a measurement is taken.
• sample room

  nounLow (C2)
  /ˈsɑːm.pəl ˌruːm/A designated room in a department store, factory, or warehouse where product samples are displayed for inspection by buyers or clients.
• sample space

  nounC2
  /ˈsɑːmpl speɪs/In probability theory, the set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment.
• sampler

  nounB2
  /ˈsɑːmplə/A small sample or piece of fabric, food, or music, often used to demonstrate quality or variety.
• sampling

  nounB2
  /ˈsɑːmplɪŋ/The process of taking a small, representative part of something larger for analysis or testing.

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