English Words Starting With S

• scavenger beetle

  nounC2
  /ˈskavɪndʒə ˈbiːtl̩/A type of beetle (family Hydrophilidae) whose larvae and adults feed on decaying organic matter in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments.
• scavenger hunt

  nounB1
  /ˈskæv.ɪn.dʒə ˌhʌnt/A game in which participants are given a list of specific, often unusual items to find or tasks to complete, typically within a set time and area.
• scavenger's daughter

  nounVery Low
  /ˈskæv.ɪn.dʒəz ˌdɔː.tə/A torture device used in Tudor England, consisting of an iron hoop that compressed the victim into a compact, contorted position.
• sceat

  nounVery Low
  /ʃæt/A small Anglo-Saxon silver coin from the early medieval period.
• scena

  nounC2
  /ˈʃeɪ.nə/An extended operatic solo that combines recitative, aria, and often dramatic dialogue, typically depicting a climactic moment.
• scenario

  nounHigh
  /sɪˈnɑː.ri.əʊ/A written outline of a play, film, or other narrative work.
• scenarist

  nounLow
  /ˈsiːnərɪst/A writer of a screenplay or scenario for a film, play, or broadcast.
• scend

  nounverbverb-intransitiveVery low (specialist/archaic)
  /sɛnd/to heave upward, as a ship on a wave; a rising motion of the sea or a ship.
• scene

  nounB1
  /siːn/A specific place where an event happens, often visually presented, such as in a play, film, or in real life.
• scene dock

  nounC1
  /ˈsiːn ˌdɒk/A backstage storage area in a theatre where scenery and large props are kept when not in use on stage.
• scene master

  nounLow
  /siːn ˈmɑːstə/An expert or dominant figure within a specific social, cultural, or artistic milieu or subculture.
• scene-stealer

  nounC1
  /ˈsiːn ˌstiːlə/A performer or actor who draws the audience's attention away from the main characters in a scene, typically through charisma, humor, or distinctive presence.
• scenery

  nounB1
  /ˈsiːnəri/The natural features of a landscape, especially when considered beautiful; the painted background and other structures used to represent the location of a play or film.
• scenic

  adjectivenounintermediate
  /ˈsiːnɪk/Relating to beautiful natural scenery.
• scenic railway

  nounLow
  /ˈsiːnɪk ˈreɪlweɪ/A railway, often in a tourist area, designed to provide passengers with picturesque views of the surrounding landscape.
• scenic reserve

  nounC1
  /ˈsiːnɪk rɪˈzɜːv/A protected area of land, often publicly owned, designated to preserve its natural beauty, distinctive features, or ecological value.
• scenography

  nounLow
  /siːˈnɒɡrəfi/The art and practice of designing and arranging theatrical scenes or stage settings.
• scent

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /sent/A distinctive, pleasant smell, often natural.
• scent gland

  nounC1-C2
  /ˈsent ˌɡlænd/A specialized organ in an animal that produces and secretes odorous substances.
• scent mark

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈsent ˌmɑːk/A deposit of urine, feces, or glandular secretions used by an animal to communicate territorial ownership, reproductive status, or identity to others of its species.

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