English Words Starting With S

• swiss ball

  nounC1
  /ˌswɪs ˈbɔːl/A large, inflatable, elastic ball used for exercise, physical therapy, or as a seat.
• swiss chard

  nounUncommon
  /swɪs tʃɑːd/A leafy green vegetable with large, dark green leaves and thick, often colorful stalks, commonly used in cooking.
• swiss cheese

  nounIntermediate
  /ˌswɪs ˈtʃiːz/A firm, pale yellow cheese, originally from Switzerland, characterized by its distinct holes (called 'eyes'), which are formed by gas bubbles during fermentation. Examples include Emmental and Gruyère.
• swiss cheese plant

  nounC1
  /ˌswɪs ˈtʃiːz ˌplɑːnt/A popular houseplant (Monstera deliciosa) known for its large, glossy leaves that develop distinctive holes and splits as they mature.
• swiss guard

  nounC1
  /ˌswɪs ˈɡɑːd/A ceremonial military unit of the Vatican, specifically tasked with protecting the Pope and securing Vatican City.
• swiss lapis

  nounVery Low
  /ˌswɪs ˈlæp.ɪs/A specific quality designation for lapis lazuli, historically indicating lapis of superior quality or lapis that has been processed or exported from Switzerland.
• swiss muslin

  nounC1-C2 / Specialist
  /ˌswɪs ˈmʌz.lɪn/A fine, lightweight cotton fabric with a crisp finish, originally made in Switzerland.
• swiss re tower

  nounLow
  /swɪs riː ˈtaʊə/A distinctive skyscraper in London, officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, notable for its gherkin-like shape and housing the offices of Swiss Re.
• swiss roll

  nounB1
  /ˌswɪs ˈrəʊl/A type of sponge cake baked in a shallow rectangular tin, spread with jam, cream, or another filling, and rolled up into a cylindrical shape.
• swiss steak

  nounmedium
  /swɪs steɪk/A dish of braised or stewed steak, typically tenderized and cooked with tomatoes or other vegetables.
• swiss tournament

  nounC1
  /ˌswɪs ˈtʊənəmənt/A non-elimination tournament format where competitors or teams play against a different opponent in each round, with similar cumulative scores paired together in subsequent rounds.
• swisser

  nounRare
  /ˈswɪsə/A person from Switzerland; a Swiss national.
• swissvale

  nounVery Low
  /ˈswɪsveɪl/A proper noun referring to a specific place name.
• switch

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /swɪtʃ/A device for making and breaking an electrical connection; to change from one thing to another.
• switch box

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪtʃ ˌbɒks/A protective enclosure housing electrical switches, fuses, or circuit breakers for controlling and distributing power.
• switch cane

  nounC1
  /swɪtʃ keɪn/A walking stick or cane made from a flexible stem, typically used for support while walking.
• switch engine

  nounC1
  /swɪtʃ ˈɛn.dʒɪn/A small locomotive used for moving railway cars within a yard or terminal, rather than for mainline haulage.
• switch grass

  nounlow
  /ˈswɪtʃɡrɑːs/A tall, perennial North American prairie grass, used for forage and biofuel.
• switch hitter

  nounLow frequency
  /ˈswɪtʃ ˌhɪtə/A baseball player who can bat effectively both left-handed and right-handed.
• switch plate

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪtʃ ˌpleɪt/A flat, usually rectangular cover made of plastic or metal that sits over an electrical switch on a wall.

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