English Words Starting With S

• swimmer's ear

  nounLow in general language, medium-high in specific domains (medical, sports, parenting).
  /ˈswɪm.əz ɪər/An infection of the outer ear canal, typically caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming, leading to bacterial growth.
• swimmer's itch

  nounLow
  /ˈswɪməz ɪtʃ/A rash caused by a parasitic flatworm that burrows into the skin, typically acquired in fresh or salt water.
• swimmeret

  nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
  /ˈswɪmərɛt/One of the paired abdominal appendages in crustaceans, such as lobsters, crabs, or shrimp, used for swimming, reproduction, and sometimes respiration.
• swimmers

  plural-nounB1
  /ˈswɪməz/People who swim, either as a recreational activity, for sport, or as a profession.
• swimming

  adjectivenounA2
  /ˈswɪmɪŋ/The act, sport, or skill of propelling oneself through water using the limbs.
• swimming bath

  nounlow
  /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌbɑːθ/A public indoor swimming pool, typically run by a local authority.
• swimming costume

  nounMedium
  /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌkɒstjuːm/A garment worn for swimming, typically one-piece for women and girls.
• swimming crab

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪmɪŋ kræb/A crab belonging to the family Portunidae, characterized by flattened, paddle-like rear legs adapted for swimming.
• swimming hole

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪmɪŋ həʊl/A natural body of water, often in a river, stream, or pond, suitable for swimming, typically in a rural or secluded setting.
• swimming pool

  nounHigh
  /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ ˌpuːl/An artificial basin filled with water, specifically designed for people to swim in.
• swimsuit

  nounB1
  /ˈswɪmsuːt/A piece of clothing worn for swimming.
• swimwear

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪmweə(r)/Clothing designed specifically for swimming or aquatic activities.
• swinburne

  nounLow. It is a proper noun with specialized use, primarily encountered in literary, historical, or academic contexts.
  /ˈswɪnbɜːn/A proper noun, referring primarily to the English poet, novelist, and playwright Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909). It denotes a person and, by extension, can refer to his body of work, associated literary style, or places/things named after him.
• swindle

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈswɪn.dəl/To cheat or deceive someone in order to obtain money or property dishonestly.
• swindle sheet

  nounLow
  /ˈswɪndl ʃiːt/A fraudulent document, typically a form or record, used to deceive or cheat someone, often in financial contexts.
• swindler

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪndlə/A person who uses deception or fraud to cheat others out of money or property.
• swindon

  nounLow frequency in international English; medium frequency in UK English, particularly in historical, geographical, and transportation contexts.
  /ˈswɪndən/A town in Wiltshire, England, historically known for railway engineering and as a major railway town during the Industrial Revolution.
• swine

  nounC1
  /swaɪn/A pig, especially a domesticated one raised for food.
• swine fever

  nounLow
  /swaɪn ˈfiːvə/A highly contagious, often fatal viral disease of pigs.
• swine flu

  nounmedium
  /swaɪn fluː/A respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that typically infect pigs but can be transmitted to humans, often referring to strains like H1N1.

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