English Words Starting With S

• sarmie

  nounLow (regional/colloquial)
  /ˈsɑː.mi/A sandwich.
• sarmiento

  nounRare
  /sɑːˈmjɛntəʊ/A Spanish surname of toponymic origin, also a proper noun for places and people.
• sarnath

  nounVery Low
  /sɑːˈnɑːθ/A significant archaeological and pilgrimage site in Uttar Pradesh, India, where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma after attaining enlightenment.
• sarnen

  nounVery Low
  /ˈzɑː.nən/The capital of the canton of Obwalden in central Switzerland.
• sarnia

  nounLow
  /ˈsɑː.nɪə/A proper noun, primarily the name of a city in Ontario, Canada.
• sarnie

  nounMedium (within UK informal contexts)
  /ˈsɑːni/A sandwich.
• sarnoff

  nounExtremely low (archaic/proper noun)
  /ˈsɑːnɒf/A surname; specifically, the surname of David Sarnoff (1891–1971), a pioneering figure in American radio and television broadcasting, often used metonymically to refer to corporate power or influence in broadcasting.
• sarod

  nounC2
  /səˈrəʊd/A fretless stringed musical instrument of North Indian origin, played with a bow.
• sarong

  nounC1
  /səˈrɒŋ/A large tube or length of fabric, often brightly coloured and printed, worn wrapped around the body, typically by people in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
• saronic gulf

  nounC2/Uncommon
  /səˈrɒnɪk ɡʌlf/An inlet of the Aegean Sea between the Attica and Argolis peninsulas in eastern Greece.
• saros

  nounC2
  /ˈsɛərɒs/A period of approximately 6585.32 days (about 18 years) in astronomy, after which the Sun, Earth, and Moon return to nearly the same relative positions, causing a cycle of eclipses to repeat.
• sarouk

  nounRare
  /səˈruːk/A type of Persian carpet or rug, typically originating from the village of Sarouk in Iran, known for its dense weave, intricate floral patterns, and high durability.
• saroyan

  nounLow
  /səˈrɔɪ.ən/William Saroyan, an Armenian-American author, playwright, and novelist, known for his works that celebrate life's simple joys and human connections.
• sarpanch

  nounC1
  /ˈsɑːpʌn(t)ʃ/A village head, elected leader of a village council in India and some South Asian countries.
• sarpedon

  nounVery low
  /sɑːˈpiːdən/A proper name from Greek mythology, referring to a hero, son of Zeus, and a Lycian leader who fought for Troy in the Trojan War.
• sarpi

  nounVery Low / Obsolete / Dialectal
  /ˈsɑː.pi/(Non-standard) A rare, chiefly dialectal variant referring to coarse sacking or packing material, often made from hemp or jute.
• sarplar

  noun
• sarracenia

  nounC2
  /ˌsærəˈsiːniə/A genus of carnivorous pitcher plants native to North America, characterized by tubular leaves that trap insects.
• sarraute

  nounVery Low
  /sa.ʁot/A proper noun referring to the French novelist and essayist Nathalie Sarraute (1900-1999), a leading figure in the nouveau roman literary movement.
• sarrazin

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈsærəzɪn/A medieval French term referring to a Saracen (a Muslim during the Crusades) or something related to Saracens; historically, a type of coarse, dark bread made from rye or other grains, sometimes called 'pain de seigle'.

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