English Words Starting With S

• sandpit

  nounB1
  /ˈsænd.pɪt/A shallow pit or contained area filled with sand for children to play in.
• sandra

  nounMedium (as a given name)
  /ˈsɑːndrə/A feminine given name of Greek origin, typically a short form of 'Alexandra' or 'Cassandra'.
• sandringham

  nounLow
  /ˈsændrɪŋəm/A village and civil parish in Norfolk, England, known for Sandringham House, a royal residence.
• sandro

  nounLow to Moderate (as a name)
  /ˈsændrəʊ/A given name of Italian origin, typically masculine, derived from Alessandro (Alexander).
• sandrocottus

  nounVery Low
  /sænˈdrɒk.ə.təs/The Latinized name of Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire in ancient India.
• sandroller

  nounLow
  /ˈsændˌrəʊlə/A heavy cylindrical device, typically drawn by machinery or animals, used to compress or smooth sand, soil, gravel, or other loose materials.
• sandron

  nounExtremely rare
  Not a standard English word; may be a proper noun, rare term, or neologism with no established meaning in general lexicon.
• sandscape

  nounrare
  /ˈsændskeɪp/A view or scene dominated by sand, especially a desert or coastal dune area.
• sandshoe

  nounLow (primarily regional, especially Scotland, Australia, NZ)
  /ˈsænd.ʃuː/A lightweight canvas or rubber-soled shoe, typically worn for sports or casual activities.
• sandsoap

  nounLow (archaic/technical)
  /ˈsændsəʊp/A gritty cleaning substance, typically a block or powder containing fine sand or pumice, used for scouring or removing tough stains.
• sandstone

  nounC1
  /ˈsæn(d)stəʊn/A sedimentary rock consisting of sand or quartz grains cemented together.
• sandstorm

  nounB2
  /ˈsænd.stɔːm/A strong wind in a desert or arid region that carries clouds of sand, reducing visibility and potentially causing damage.
• sandusky

  nounVery Low
  /sænˈdʌski/A proper noun referring to the name of places in the United States, most notably a city in Ohio.
• sandwell

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsændwɛl/A well or spring that yields water from a sandy stratum; a well sunk in sand.
• sandwich

  nounverbverb-transitiveA1
  /ˈsænwɪdʒ/A food item consisting of two or more slices of bread with a filling such as meat, cheese, or vegetables between them.
• sandwich beam

  nounC2
  /ˈsæn(d)wɪtʃ biːm/A composite structural beam consisting of a lightweight core material sandwiched between two stronger, stiffer outer layers (skins or faces).
• sandwich board

  nounC1
  /ˈsænwɪdʒ bɔːd/A pair of connected boards, typically worn over the shoulders with one board hanging in front and one behind, used to display advertisements or messages.
• sandwich cake

  nounLow
  /ˈsænwɪdʒ ˌkeɪk/A layered dessert resembling a tall cake, made from alternating layers of bread (often sponge-like) and sweet fillings such as cream, jam, or fruit.
• sandwich coin

  nounC2
  /ˈsænwɪʤ kɔɪn/A coin or token designed to sit between two surfaces or act as a spacer; more broadly, something positioned in the middle of two other things.
• sandwich compound

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈsænwɪdʒ ˌkɒmpaʊnd/A chemical compound where an atom or ion is situated between two ring-shaped aromatic molecules.

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