English Words Starting With S

• sway-back

  nounLow
  /ˈsweɪ bæk/An abnormal, excessive inward curvature of the lower spine (lordosis), often causing a hollow back appearance.
• swayback

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈsweɪbæk/An excessive inward curvature of the spine, typically in livestock such as horses, causing the back to sag.
• swazi

  nounC1 (Low frequency, specialized cultural/historical/geopolitical term)
  /ˈswɑː.zi/A member of a southern African ethnic group predominantly inhabiting Eswatini and adjacent regions of South Africa; relating to this group or their culture and language (siSwati).
• swazi territory

  nounC2
  /ˈswɑː.zi ˈtɛ.rɪ.tər.i/The geographical area associated with the Swazi people, their culture, and their nation.
• swaziland

  nounLow
  /ˈswɑː.zɪ.lænd/A former name for a country in Southern Africa, officially the Kingdom of Eswatini.
• swazzle

  nounVery Rare/Technical
  /ˈswɒz.əl/A small whistle-like device, traditionally hidden in the mouth of a Punch and Judy puppeteer, used to create the high-pitched, squawking voice of the Punch character.
• swear

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /swɛː/To make a solemn declaration or promise, often invoking something sacred as witness; to use offensive or profane language.
• swear in

  verbB2
  /ˌswɛər ˈɪn/To formally admit someone to office or membership by administering an oath, typically requiring them to pledge loyalty or to faithfully perform duties.
• swear jar

  nounB2
  /ˈsweə ˌdʒɑː/A physical container, often a jar or a box, into which a person puts a specified amount of money as a self-imposed fine or punishment for uttering a swear word or inappropriate language.
• swear off

  verbC1
  /swɛər ɒf/To make a solemn promise or resolution to give up or abstain from something, typically a habit or indulgence.
• swear out

  verbC1/C2
  /ˌsweər ˈaʊt/To formally make a written complaint to a court or law enforcement, supported by an oath, which initiates legal proceedings.
• swear word

  nounB1
  /ˈsweə wɜːd/A word or phrase that is considered vulgar, profane, or obscene and is not used in polite conversation.
• swearing-in

  nounC1
  /ˌsweər.ɪŋˈɪn/A formal ceremony in which someone takes an oath, typically to assume a public office or official position.
• swearword

  nounB1
  /ˈsweə.wɜːd/An offensive or taboo word, especially one relating to sex, excretion, religion, or used to express strong emotion.
• sweat

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /swɛt/The clear, salty liquid that comes out through the skin when one is hot, nervous, or ill; also the process of producing this liquid.
• sweat bee

  nounC2
  /ˈswɛt ˌbiː/A small, non-aggressive bee, typically of the family Halictidae, attracted to human sweat for its salt and moisture.
• sweat equity

  nounLow-medium
  /ˌswet ˈek.wɪ.ti/An ownership interest or increased financial value earned through labor, effort, and contribution rather than a direct monetary investment.
• sweat gland

  nounC1
  /ˈswet ɡlænd/A small tubular structure in the skin that produces sweat.
• sweat lodge

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈswet ˌlɒdʒ/A low, enclosed hut, typically a dome or conical structure, built with natural materials, heated with steam from water poured on hot stones and used for ritual purification, healing or spiritual ceremonies, particularly within Indigenous North American cultures.
• sweat off

  verbB2
  /swɛt ɒf/To lose weight or eliminate something through physical exertion that causes perspiration.

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