English Words Starting With S

• sweetleaf

  nounC1
  /ˈswiːt.liːf/A common name for several plant species in the genus Stevia, whose leaves are notably sweet and used as a natural sweetener.
• sweetman

  nounVery low
  /ˈswiːtmən/A surname of English origin, historically denoting a confectioner or a man with a sweet disposition. In some Caribbean and African American Vernacular English (AAVE) contexts, it has developed slang meanings.
• sweetmeat

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːtmiːt/A piece of confectionery or candy, especially one made from or with a high proportion of sugar or honey.
• sweetness and light

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːtnəs ənd laɪt/A state of pleasant harmony and enlightenment.
• sweetsop

  nounLow (specialized/vocabulary)
  /ˈswiːtsɒp/A tropical fruit (Annona squamosa) with a green, scaly rind and sweet, creamy white flesh containing black seeds.
• sweetveld

  nounVery Low
  /ˈswiːtvɛlt/A type of grassland or veld in southern Africa, characterized by nutritious, palatable grasses that remain green and retain their feeding value well into the dry season.
• sweetwater

  nounLow
  /ˈswiːtˌwɔːtə/Fresh, non-salty water that is palatable to drink.
• sweetwort

  nounVery Low (Technical)
  /ˈswiːtwɜːt/A solution of malt and water (unfermented wort) used in brewing before fermentation.
• swelinck

  noun0
  This term is not found in standard English dictionaries and does not have an established core meaning.
• swell

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /swɛl/To become larger or rounder, often due to pressure from inside.
• swell box

  nounVery Low
  /swɛl bɒks/A chamber in a pipe organ that contains a set of pipes whose volume can be controlled by opening or closing shutters.
• swell front

  nounRare / Archaic
  /swel frʌnt/An ostentatious, showy, or boastful manner; a pretentious display intended to impress others.
• swelled head

  nounC1
  /ˌsweld ˈhɛd/An inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; excessive pride or arrogance.
• swellfish

  nounRare/Specialist
  /ˈswɛlfɪʃ/A type of fish capable of inflating its body as a defense mechanism by swallowing water or air.
• swellhead

  nounLow
  /ˈswɛlhɛd/A person who is conceited, arrogant, or excessively proud of themselves.
• swelling

  nounB2
  /ˈswɛlɪŋ/A part of the body that has become larger than normal because of illness or injury.
• swelter

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1-C2
  /ˈswɛltə/To suffer from oppressive heat; to be uncomfortably hot and perspiring.
• swenson

  nounLow (as a common noun); Medium-High as a proper surname in regions with Scandinavian heritage.
  /ˈswɛnsən/A surname of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'son of Sven'.
• swept

  adjectiveverbB1
  /swɛpt/The simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'sweep': to clean or clear a surface by brushing away dirt or debris.
• swept volume

  nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
  /ˌswɛpt ˈvɒl.juːm/In an internal combustion engine, the volume through which the piston moves between its top and bottom positions.

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