English Words Starting With S

• satan

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪtən/The chief evil spirit in Christian theology; the Devil.
• satang

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsæ.tæŋ/The subordinate monetary unit of Thailand, equal to 1/100 of a baht.
• satanism

  nounLow
  /ˈseɪ.tə.nɪ.zəm/The worship of Satan, typically involving a rejection of conventional morality and religion.
• satanist

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈseɪtənɪst/A person who worships Satan or believes in satanism.
• satay

  nounB2
  /ˈsæteɪ/A Southeast Asian dish of seasoned, skewered, and grilled meat, served with a sauce, typically peanut sauce.
• satchel

  nounB1
  /ˈsætʃ.əl/A rectangular bag with a shoulder strap, used for carrying books, school supplies, or other items.
• satcom

  nounMedium-High
  /ˈsætkɒm/Communications using artificial satellites as relay stations.
• sate

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /seɪt/to satisfy fully or to excess; to glut
• sated

  adjectiveverbC2 / Rare
  /ˈseɪtɪd/completely satisfied or full, typically to the point where no more is desired.
• sateen

  nounLow
  /sæˈtiːn/A cotton fabric with a satin-like weave and glossy surface.
• satellite

  adjectivenounverbB2
  /ˈsæt.ə.laɪt/An object, either natural (like a moon) or artificial (human-made), that orbits a planet or larger celestial body.
• satellite broadcasting

  nounC1
  /ˈsæt.ə.laɪt ˈbrɔːdˌkɑː.stɪŋ/The transmission of television or radio signals from a ground station to a communications satellite, which then retransmits the signals to a wide geographical area for reception by viewers or listeners.
• satellite city

  nounC1
  /ˈsætəlaɪt ˈsɪti/A smaller city or town located near a major metropolis, economically and socially dependent on it, but maintaining a separate administrative identity.
• satellite dish

  nounB2
  /ˈsætəlaɪt dɪʃ/A parabolic antenna designed to receive or transmit signals from or to a communication satellite.
• satellite dish aerial

  nounB1-B2
  /ˈsætəlaɪt dɪʃ ˈeəriəl/A parabolic receiving antenna, typically a curved metal dish, used to capture signals from communication satellites for television, radio, or data transmission.
• satellite navigation

  nounB2
  /ˈsætəlaɪt ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/A system that uses signals from satellites to determine the position, speed, and direction of a vehicle or person on Earth.
• satellite navigation system

  nounB2
  /ˌsæt.əl.aɪt ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən ˌsɪs.təm/A system of satellites and receivers that provides precise geographical location information and directions.
• satellite station

  nounmedium
  /ˈsætəlaɪt ˈsteɪʃn/A ground-based facility equipped to communicate with, control, or receive signals from satellites in orbit.
• satellitium

  nounExtremely Low / Technical
  /ˌsætəˈlɪtɪəm/A group of satellites; a collection or system of satellites, particularly those associated with a single planet or body.
• satelloid

  nounVery Rare / Obsolete
  /ˈsæt.əl.ɔɪd/A small, artificial celestial body in orbit around a larger body, similar to but distinct from a satellite, often lacking active propulsion or control systems.

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