262 Nouns That Start With "S"

A healthy meal or side dish made from vegetables that are usually eaten cold and covered with sauce.

A white mineral powder that tastes salty and is used to flavor food and preserve meat or vegetables.

Small grains of rock on the beach.

A device for weighing things, or a series of levels or sizes.

A moment in a movie or play, or something you see happening.

The number of points you earn in a game or test.

A place where you sit, like a chair or bench.

The tiny part of a plant that you put in soil to grow a new plant.

You as an individual; your own mind and body.

One of five ways you perceive the world (seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, smelling); or the ability to understand situations and make good decisions.

A complete arrangement of equipment or system parts that work together.

A dark area where the sun is blocked by something; cooler darkness under a tree or umbrella.

An uncomfortable feeling when you believe you have done something bad or embarrassing that others may judge.

The outer form or outline of a thing; what something looks like based on its edges and size.

An animal with thick wool that farmers raise for its fleece and meat.

Thin cloth that you put on a bed under blankets and pillows.

A board or flat surface attached to a wall where you can place and store things.

The hard protective covering on animals like crabs, turtles, and oysters that live in water.

When something moves or changes position or direction.

Something very surprising that upsets or surprises you suddenly.

A piece of clothing you wear on your foot for protection and fashion.

A place where you go to buy things, or a place where items are made or repaired.

The sandy or rocky area where water meets the land.

An attempt to do something or hit a target.

Entertainment or performance that people watch in person or on TV.

A specific place or area where something happens or is built.

How big or small something is; the measurement of an object.

The ability to do something competently, learned through experience.

The natural outer covering of your body.

A piece of clothing worn around the waist, usually by women.

A piece of ground that goes up or down at an angle.

The white or gray gas that comes from a fire or when you burn something.

A long animal with scales that moves by wiggling its body, with no legs.

Frozen water that falls from the sky as white flakes when it is very cold.

A substance you use with water to clean your hands, body, or clothes.

The dirt and ground that plants grow in.

Music with words that you sing; a piece of music created to be sung.

A type or group of things that are similar in some way.

The inner spirit or essence of a person that is not physical or material.

Noises or vibrations that you can hear with your ears.

A hot liquid dish eaten in a bowl, made with vegetables or meat in water.

One of the four main directions; opposite of north.

An empty area or distance; also the universe beyond Earth's atmosphere.

How fast something travels or how quickly something occurs.

A small area of color or dirt different from the surface around it.

A bright point of light you see in the night sky.

A country or region with its own government and laws.

The hot gas or mist that rises from boiling water.

A very strong metal used to make tools, buildings, and machinery.

A thin wooden rod or piece of wood from a tree.

Things kept available to sell or use when needed.

Stone is a hard material you find outside made by nature, like rocks.

A store is a shop where people go to buy things they need.

A storm is dangerous weather with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes lightning.

A series of events told as a narrative, often with characters and a plot.

Small river or running water.

Worry and pressure from difficult situations.

A thin, long piece of something like cloth or paper.

Learning about something carefully and thoroughly.

Things or objects you don't describe specifically.

The way something is done or looks that shows someone's personal taste or fashion.

The main topic that you are talking about, learning, or studying in class.

When you reach your goal or do something very well; a positive result.

A sweet white powder added to food and drinks to make them taste sweeter.

A set of matching clothes with a jacket and pants worn for formal occasions.

The state of being protected from harm or danger; when something is not likely to hurt you.

a big fish with orange-pink meat that swims in rivers and oceans

A small amount of something used as an example.

Punishments one country imposes on another, usually by restricting trade or freezing money to force it to change its behavior.

A flavorful liquid or mixture you add to food for taste and moisture.

Money you keep instead of spending, or rescue from danger.

A smell that you notice, often from flowers, perfume, or food.

A list or plan that shows when things will happen or when you need to do something.

A plan or program designed to achieve something, sometimes suggesting it might be dishonest.

A person who knows a lot about a subject from studying it carefully, or a smart student given money to study.

Money given by organizations to help students pay for school or university.

A place where children and students go to learn from teachers during the day.

The study of nature and how things work using tests and observation to discover facts.

A device you look at to watch movies, play games, or use a computer.

Food that comes from the ocean, like fish, shrimp, crabs, and other sea creatures that people eat.

The line connecting two pieces of material stitched together in clothing or fabric.

Multiple large bodies of salt water, such as the Mediterranean Sea or Caribbean Sea.

One of the four parts of the year with different weather and daylight.

A very short unit of time; sixty seconds make one minute.

One part of a larger whole; a distinct portion.

A particular industry or economic area (e.g., technology, healthcare, finance).

Financial documents you buy and sell to make money. Stocks (owning part of a company) and bonds (lending money to a company) are both securities.

The state of being safe and protected from harm.

A group of elected representatives who make laws for a country or region.

A person elected to represent their state or region in government.

A group of words that forms a complete statement with a subject and verb; or the punishment a judge gives to someone found guilty of a crime.

Separation is when people or things are not together. It can mean a couple living apart, or simply being in different places for a time.

A TV show, story, or series that comes in parts one by one, not all at once.

A group of related things that happen or are arranged in a sequence.

Help or work that one person or organization does for another to meet their needs.

A period of time when a group meets to do something together, or when you do an activity.

The dark shape you see on the ground or a wall when something blocks the sunlight.

Someone who owns shares/stock in a company. Shareholders own a piece of the company and can vote on important decisions and receive profits as dividends.

A safe place where you can protect yourself from rain, wind, cold, or other harm.

The part of the body between the neck and arm.

A place you stand under to clean your body with water, or light rainfall.

You can buy shrimp at the market as seafood to cook and eat.

A brother or sister; a person who shares at least one parent with you.

Something you do or send to tell someone something.

When you fill out a form to join something online or offline.

When there is no sound or people do not speak.

A shiny white metal; precious metal used for jewelry and coins.

A person who makes music by singing with their voice.

A girl or woman born to the same parents.

A long flat board you attach to your boots to slide fast down snowy mountains.

The people in a country or community who share rules, customs, and way of life together.

Computer programs you install and use on devices.

A trained person who fights for a country in the military.

A way to fix a problem or a liquid where something is mixed.

A person whose identity is not known or specified.

A person whose name you do not know or do not mention.

Where something comes from or who provides it.

Emails that you did not ask for and do not want, often trying to sell you something or trick you.

A person who talks, especially one giving a presentation; also a device that plays sound.

A type of animal or plant that can breed together and produce young.

Words spoken aloud, or a formal talk given to people.

A seasoning powder or ground plant material added to cooking that makes food taste stronger or more interesting.

The inner strength or courage of a person, or a ghost-like being.

A small animal that climbs trees and stores nuts, with a large fluffy tail and sharp claws.

All the people who work at a company or place.

A raised area where actors or musicians perform.

When something stops growing, changing, or making progress.

One of the steps you climb up or down.

Someone who cares about what happens in a project or company because it affects them. Could be an employee, customer, investor, or partner.

A rule or level that is normal and expected.

A building or place where buses, trains, or flights regularly stop.

Paper, pens, and other materials used for writing and office work.

A numerical fact or information collected and analyzed to show patterns or trends.

A solid sculpture of a person or animal made from hard material.

anything that triggers a reaction or causes something to happen or become more active

Your stomach is where food goes after you swallow it to be broken down.

An appliance in the kitchen where you cook food using heat.

A narrow channel of water between two pieces of land.

A person you do not know; someone you have never met.

A plan or method to achieve a goal, especially in business, games, or competitions.

Thin rope used to tie or connect things together.

One movement of something like a brush, arm, or paddle.

Someone who goes to school to learn.

A workspace where artists create their work.

Something or someone that replaces another thing or person. A replacement or alternative.

Several rooms that connect together, or a group of matching pieces that go together.

The hottest season of the year when school is closed and people take vacations.

The meal you eat in the evening or at night. It is usually smaller than dinner.

The top or outer part you can touch or see.

A doctor cuts open your body to fix a problem inside.

Extra amount left over. Money that's left after you've paid for everything you need.

Being alive and continuing to exist when something is difficult or dangerous.

A detailed outline of what will be studied in a particular class or course.

Something that stands for or represents an idea or thing.

Understanding and feeling sad about someone else's problems.

A sign that shows you have a disease or health problem.

A long break from work (weeks or months) that some companies allow employees to take for learning, rest, or personal projects.

A trip to see wild animals in their natural habitat, most commonly in African countries.

Slices of fresh raw fish, typically served cold with soy sauce and wasabi condiments.

An object that moves around a larger object in space.

Savings is money that you put aside and keep instead of spending it. People usually keep their savings in a bank account.

How easily a system can grow to handle more users, data, or requests without breaking down.

A company that has grown past its startup stage and is now expanding quickly, with larger revenues and more employees.

A young onion with white and green parts that is eaten fresh in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

A blueprint showing how data is organized and what type each field should be.

A person who works in science and performs experiments to study nature.

The range or limits of what something covers. How much or how far something goes. The space or opportunity to do something.

A method where teams work in short cycles to build and improve products quickly with regular feedback.

A package that includes ready-made code, examples, and guides to help you build apps for a service or platform.

A person who works in an office, answering phones, writing letters, and organizing schedules.

A specific group of customers with similar needs, age, location, or interests. Dividing customers into segments helps companies target their marketing.

The meaning of words and how language conveys ideas.

A game or match played before the final round to decide which players will compete in the championship match.

Money that a company gives to an employee when they are fired or laid off. It is compensation for losing the job. The term can also mean the ending of a relationship or connection between people or organizations.

A type of onion that is smaller and tastes sweeter, often used in cooking and salads.

A piece of a large database split across different servers so data is stored and retrieved faster.

When you visit famous landmarks, museums, and interesting places while traveling for enjoyment and learning.

The way things are at a particular moment or time.

Something that leans or tilts to one side. Can also mean a biased way of looking at something.

A person who lacks empathy and conscience, often manipulates others and feels no guilt for harmful actions.

A thing or object that you do not know exactly what it is.

A small item or gift you buy or keep to remember a place you visited or a special time.

Someone with advanced knowledge and experience in one particular area.

A single example or small amount of something collected for study or to show what a type is like.

When a company separates one of its divisions to create a new, independent company.

Your spouse is your husband or wife. It's a formal legal term that applies equally to both married partners, regardless of gender.

Hidden software that steals your personal data and online activity.

A sea animal with a soft body, eight arms and two tentacles, that can change color and release ink.

The quality of being steady and not changing. When something is reliable and won't suddenly fall apart or change unpredictably.

When the economy is not growing and people are losing jobs, but prices are still going up. It's very bad because you have unemployment and expensive goods at the same time.

A test environment that looks exactly like the real server but is only for checking if new code works.

Something said or written to communicate information or express a position.

Your rank or position in society, job, or organization. Also means what condition something is in right now.

An official written law passed by government that people must follow.

Watching or listening to videos or music on the internet directly instead of downloading them first to your device.

How something is built or put together; the parts and their arrangement.

A smaller section of a computer network with its own address range, used to organize and manage devices more efficiently.

An agreement where you pay regularly (weekly, monthly, or yearly) to use a service or receive a product. For example, Netflix subscriptions or magazine subscriptions.

Money given by the government to help an industry or activity by making it cheaper or more affordable for people.

Any material or matter you can see or touch, like water, metal, or plastic. Also means the most important or main idea of something.