English Words Starting With S

• sweat out

  verbC1
  /swɛt aʊt/To endure a difficult, tense, or anxious situation, especially through physical exertion or sheer will; to wait anxiously for something to happen.
• sweat pants

  plural-nounHigh
  /ˈswɛt pænts/A loose-fitting pair of trousers, typically made of soft, absorbent fabric like cotton jersey, originally designed for athletic wear and comfort.
• sweat sock

  nounB2
  /ˈswet sɒk/A sock, typically made of thick, absorbent material like cotton, designed to be worn during physical activity to absorb sweat and provide cushioning.
• sweat suit

  nounMedium
  /ˈswet ˌsuːt/A two-piece garment consisting of a sweatshirt and sweatpants, originally designed for athletic warm-ups or casual exercise.
• sweatband

  nounB2
  /ˈswɛtbænd/A strip of absorbent material worn around the head or wrist to soak up sweat, especially during physical activity.
• sweatbox

  nounC2
  /ˈswet.bɒks/A small, confined, overheated space.
• sweater

  adjectivenounHigh
  /ˈswɛtə/A knitted garment, typically of wool or cotton, worn on the upper body to provide warmth.
• sweater girl

  nounLow
  /ˈswɛtə ɡɜːl/An attractive young woman, typically from the mid-20th century, known for wearing tight sweaters that emphasize her bust.
• sweatercoat

  nounLow
  /ˈswɛtəˌkəʊt/A long, often knitted, coat-like outer garment designed to be worn like a coat but with the softness and comfort of a sweater.
• sweathouse

  nounVery Low / Specialized
  /ˈswɛtˌhaʊs/A small, often primitive structure, typically heated by steam from water poured over hot stones, used for ritual purification, therapeutic sweating, or ceremonial purposes by various indigenous peoples, particularly in North America.
• sweating sickness

  nounLow
  /ˈswetɪŋ ˌsɪknəs/A historical, highly contagious and often fatal epidemic disease characterized by intense sweating and rapid progression, prevalent in 15th-16th century Europe, particularly England.
• sweating system

  nounLow
  /ˈswet.ɪŋ ˌsɪs.təm/A method of industrial production where workers are paid very low wages for long hours of labor, often in poor conditions, typically involving subcontracting.
• sweatpants

  nounB1
  /ˈswetpænts/A casual garment, typically made of soft, absorbent fabric like cotton jersey or fleece, designed for comfort and athletic activities.
• sweats

  plural-nounB1
  /swɛts/A condition or instance of sweating profusely, often due to exertion, illness, or anxiety. Also, plural of 'sweat' referring to moisture exuded through skin pores.
• sweatshirt

  nounHigh
  /ˈswet.ʃɜːt/A loose, long-sleeved, typically pullover-style garment made of thick, soft cotton, often fleeced on the inside, worn for warmth or casual comfort.
• sweatshop

  nounB2
  /ˈswet.ʃɒp/A workplace, typically a factory, where workers are employed for long hours at low wages and under poor, often unsafe, working conditions.
• sweatweed

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈswɛt wiːd/A common name for various plants, particularly those in the genus Dicliptera or certain species of Lippia, often noted for their small, sticky flowers or as a historical herbal remedy.
• swede

  nounB1
  /swiːd/A person from Sweden, the country.
• sweden

  nounB1
  /ˈswiː.dən/A Nordic country in Northern Europe, officially the Kingdom of Sweden, bordered by Norway to the west and Finland to the east.
• swedenborg

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːdənbɔːɡ/A proper noun referring to Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772), a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, and mystic.

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