English Words Starting With S

• sweet viburnum

  nounRare/Technical
  /swiːt vʌɪˈbɜːnəm/A specific species of flowering shrub in the genus Viburnum, characterized by fragrant white flower clusters.
• sweet violet

  nounC1
  /ˌswiːt ˈvaɪələt/A small, low-growing perennial plant (Viola odorata) with fragrant purple or white flowers, commonly found in woodlands and gardens.
• sweet william

  nounC1
  /ˌswiːt ˈwɪl.jəm/A flowering plant (Dianthus barbatus) with clusters of small, brightly coloured, fragrant flowers, often grown in gardens.
• sweet william catchfly

  nounVery Rare / Botanical / Specialised
  /ˌswiːt ˈwɪl.jəm ˈkætʃ.flaɪ/A flowering plant (Silene armeria) of the carnation family, with pink or purple flowers in dense clusters.
• sweet woodruff

  nounLow / Specialized
  /ˌswiːt ˈwʊdrʌf/A low-growing, perennial woodland plant (Galium odoratum) with small white flowers and fragrant leaves, used for flavouring and scenting.
• sweet wormwood

  nounC1
  /swiːt ˈwɜːmwʊd/A perennial herb (Artemisia annua) known for its aromatic, finely divided leaves and small yellow flowers, historically used in traditional medicine.
• sweet-talk

  nounverbB2
  /ˈswiːt tɔːk/To persuade or influence someone by saying pleasant, flattering, or insincere things.
• sweetbread

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːtbrɛd/The thymus or pancreas gland of a young animal, typically a calf or lamb, used as food.
• sweetbrier

  nounC1
  /ˈswiːtˌbraɪə/A wild Eurasian rose (Rosa rubiginosa or Rosa eglanteria) with fragrant foliage and pink flowers.
• sweeten

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitivecommon
  /ˈswiːt(ə)n/To make something taste sweet by adding sugar or a similar substance.
• sweetener

  nounB2
  /ˈswiːt(ə)nə/A substance used to make food or drink taste sweet.
• sweetening

  nounC1
  /ˈswiːtənɪŋ/The act or process of making something sweet, especially by adding sugar or a similar substance.
• sweetheart

  adjectivenounHigh
  /ˈswiːt.hɑːt/A term of affectionate address for a loved one, such as a romantic partner, child, or close friend.
• sweetheart agreement

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːt.hɑːt əˈɡriː.mənt/An unofficial, informal, and mutually beneficial agreement between two parties, especially in business or labor relations, often made without proper formal procedures or oversight.
• sweetheart contract

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːt.hɑːt ˈkɒn.trækt/A labour agreement negotiated privately and favourably between a union and an employer, often to the detriment of the workers it is supposed to represent.
• sweetheart neckline

  nounC2
  /ˈswiːt.hɑːt ˈnek.laɪn/A type of neckline on women's clothing, especially dresses, that curves gently downwards and upwards in the centre, roughly following the outline of the top of a heart shape.
• sweetie

  nounC1
  /ˈswiːti/A term of affectionate address for a beloved person, especially a partner, child, or close friend; also a type of small sweet confectionery.
• sweetie pie

  nounMedium-Low (common in informal/affectionate registers, rare in formal contexts)
  /ˈswiːti ˌpaɪ/A term of affectionate endearment for a loved one, particularly someone perceived as sweet, kind, or adorable.
• sweetiewife

  nounVery Low / Archaic
  /ˈswiːtiˌwaɪf/A woman who sells sweets, confectionery, or small treats, often from a stall or small shop.
• sweeting

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˈswiːtɪŋ/A variety of apple with a sweet flavour.

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