English Words Starting With S

• swive

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveVery Low
  /swaɪv/To have sexual intercourse with (a person).
• swivel

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈswɪv.əl/To turn or rotate around a central point or pin.
• swivel chair

  nounB2
  /ˈswɪv.əl tʃeər/A chair with a seat that rotates horizontally around a central base.
• swivel gun

  nounLow
  /ˈswɪv.əl ˌɡʌn/A small cannon mounted on a swiveling stand, allowing it to be turned easily in any direction.
• swivel pin

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪv.əl ˌpɪn/A solid, cylindrical fastener or axle that allows a connected part to rotate freely around it.
• swivel weaving

  nounVery Low
  /ˈswɪv.əl ˈwiː.vɪŋ/A specialized weaving technique where the warp threads are arranged in two sets, allowing the weaver to create small, intricate patterns or figures by rotating (swivelling) certain warp threads around stationary ones.
• swiveltree

  nounVery Low / Obsolete
  /ˈswɪv(ə)ltriː/A small tree or shrub, particularly the European wayfaring tree (Viburnum lantana), characterized by tough, flexible wood.
• swivet

  nounVery low (archaic/obsolete except in idiomatic/humorous usage)
  /ˈswɪv.ɪt/A state of extreme agitation, panic, or fuss.
• swiz

  nounC1
  /swɪz/A disappointment or swindle; something that is unfair or a letdown.
• swizzle

  nounverbverb-transitiveC2 (Very low frequency, mostly known in cocktail/bartending contexts or as slang)
  /ˈswɪz.əl/A cocktail drink; to stir or mix a drink, especially with a swizzle stick.
• swizzle stick

  nounC1
  /ˈswɪz(ə)l ˌstɪk/A thin rod, typically made of plastic, wood, or metal, used to stir mixed drinks, especially cocktails.
• swob

  nounRare
  /swɒb/A variant spelling of 'swab', meaning to clean or wipe with a mop, cloth, or absorbent material.
• swoffing

  nounVery low / Obscure
  /ˈswɒfɪŋ/The sport or leisure activity of sea-wave and wind-powered flying using a hydrofoil board and kite.
• swole

  adjectiveverbC2
  /swəʊl/Having muscles that are noticeably large, prominent, and defined, especially from weightlifting.
• swollen

  adjectiveverbB1
  /ˈswəʊ.lən/Enlarged or distended beyond normal size, especially due to pressure from within or injury.
• swollen head

  nounLow-to-medium
  /ˌswəʊ.lən ˈhed/An idiomatic term for an exaggerated sense of one's own importance, status, or abilities; excessive pride or arrogance.
• swonk

  verbVery low (archaic/dialectal)
  /swɒŋk/To work hard or toil intensely.
• swonken

  verbExtremely rare (Archaic/Obsolescent)
  /ˈswɒŋkən/Archaic past participle of 'swink', meaning to toil or labour heavily; laboured with great effort.
• swoon

  nounverbverb-intransitiveC1/C2
  /swuːn/To lose consciousness temporarily, especially from overwhelming emotion, physical weakness, or heat.
• swoop

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /swuːp/To move rapidly downward or forward through the air, often in a smooth, sweeping arc, especially of a bird or aircraft.

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