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Words that Start with S for Kids - List of Essential Vocabulary Words

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A Big Collection of S Words to Assist Kids Grow Their Vocabulary

Our age-specific word lists are derived from a study on the learning age of over 30,000 English words, ensuring educational relevance. We vet words for kid-friendliness using advanced tools and prioritize vocabulary based on usage frequency, informed by extensive research, to benefit children's learning.

LUCA's curated list of words that will help children of all ages enhance their vocabulary and reading skills. From simple and fun words like "sun" and "socks" to more advanced words like "sophisticated" and "synergy," this collection covers a wide range of themes and difficulty levels. Teachers and parents can use these words to create interactive activities and exercises that make learning enjoyable and rewarding. In addition to regular words, LUCA has also included positive words that start with S, such as "smile," "strong," and "successful." Give your child the extra practice they need to master sounds and letters.

Words that Start with

S

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List of Words that Start with S for Pre-K 3 (3-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sad

say

see

she

sit

son

sun

shoe

sing

soap

sock

soft

star

stop

shirt

sleep

small

smile

snack

sorry

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sad

say

see

she

sit

son

sun

shoe

sing

soap

sock

soft

star

stop

5-letter Words that Start with S

shirt

sleep

small

smile

snack

sorry

sound

speak

spill

spoon

stair

steps

stick

story

sugar

6-letter Words that Start with S

scared

school

sister

sleepy

spider

splash

7-letter Words that Start with S

snowman

Descriptive Words that Start with S

sad

soft

sorry

sleepy

Nouns that Start with S

she

son

shirt

stair

sister

spider

snowman

Verbs that Start with S

see

sit

sing

speak

scared

Sentences for 3-Year-Olds

Introduce your three-year-old to words beginning with S! Below are sample sentences featuring some key 'S' words.

Daddy wears a sock to keep his toes warm.

We eat a yummy snack at the park.

It's important to stop at the red light.

My red shoe fits just right on my foot.

At night, I sleep in my cozy bed.

With a spoon, I can eat my cereal.

We go to school to learn new things.

When I am scared, I hug my teddy bear.

I can say my name out loud.

Look and see the big yellow bus.

I feel sad when I can't find my toy.

The kitten's fur is soft and fluffy.

Mom uses soap to clean my hands.

Building a snowman is fun in winter.

Be careful walking up the steps.

I found a stick to play with my dog.

When you smile, it makes me happy.

A small ant can carry a big leaf.

Dad tells me a story before bed.

I get sleepy when it's time for a nap.

My son has a blue and red ball.

We splash in puddles on rainy days.

Don't spill your juice on the floor.

A spider has eight long, wiggly legs.

I can speak with a quiet voice.

Climb up the stair to reach the top.

At night, we can see the star twinkle.

I hear the sound of the train from my house.

I say sorry when I make a mistake.

My shirt is blue like the sky.

She has a doll with a pink dress.

I sit on a chair to eat lunch.

My sister and I play games together.

We sing songs before bedtime.

Sugar makes cookies sweet and tasty.

The sun is bright and keeps us warm.

List of Words that Start with S for Pre-K 4 (4-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sea

sip

sky

sand

seat

seed

shut

sick

side

sign

sink

size

skin

skip

slap

sled

slow

snow

sofa

some

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sea

sip

sky

sand

seat

seed

shut

sick

side

sign

sink

size

skin

skip

slap

sled

slow

snow

sofa

some

5-letter Words that Start with S

scare

shape

share

sheep

shiny

short

shout

silly

slide

smash

smell

smoke

snowy

stand

start

stone

store

storm

stove

straw

6-letter Words that Start with S

saying

scream

second

shower

silent

sleeve

square

stairs

street

string

stripe

strong

summer

switch

7-letter Words that Start with S

silence

sixteen

someone

striped

Long Words that Start with S

sandwich

shopping

shoulder

sidewalk

softness

splinter

squirrel

stairway

stranger

sunshine

swimming

strawberry

Descriptive Words that Start with S

shiny

snowy

silent

strong

striped

Nouns that Start with S

sea

sofa

some

song

sheep

straw

street

stripe

sidewalk

squirrel

stairway

Verbs that Start with S

shut

Sentences for 4-Year-Olds

Encourage your four-year-old's language skills with sentences starting with S. Find easy examples below.

Let's step outside and play in the garden.

The strawberry jam on my toast is sweet.

I saw a squirrel running up the tree in the park.

Can we go to the store to buy some toys?

The sea is big, blue, and full of splashing waves.

When it's summer, we love to swim in the pool.

List of Words that Start with S for Pre-K (5-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

so

saw

shy

six

sack

safe

salt

same

save

scar

seal

self

send

ship

shop

shot

sore

soup

spin

spit

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

so

saw

shy

six

sack

safe

salt

same

save

scar

seal

self

send

ship

shop

shot

sore

soup

spin

spit

5-letter Words that Start with S

sauce

scarf

scent

scoop

score

seven

shake

shave

sheet

shelf

shell

shine

shoot

sight

sixth

sixty

skirt

slice

smack

smart

6-letter Words that Start with S

safety

screen

secret

shaded

shadow

singer

smooth

sponge

spread

spring

squeak

sunday

7-letter Words that Start with S

sadness

scratch

selfish

sparkle

special

stomach

stretch

strings

student

sunrise

swallow

swimmer

Long Words that Start with S

saturday

sentence

sickness

somebody

spelling

spoonful

sprinkle

sunlight

surprise

scarecrow

scrambled

something

stockings

schoolroom

springtime

Descriptive Words that Start with S

same

selfish

Nouns that Start with S

scarf

shelf

sword

syrup

singer

student

swimmer

sunlight

scarecrow

schoolroom

Verbs that Start with S

send

shaded

scrambled

Sentences for 5-Year-Olds

Introduce your five-year-old to words that start with S! See how these words are used in simple sentences below.

Soup is warm and tasty on a cold day.

She learned how to spell her name all by herself.

Sometimes, somebody new comes to play at school.

She wears her pink skirt when she wants to feel fancy.

The kitten's fur is very smooth to touch.

We use a sponge to clean up spills.

A spoonful of honey helps soothe a sore throat.

Watch the top spin around and around!

Don't spit out your food, it's not polite.

Can you slice the apple for our snack?

The stars sparkle brightly in the night sky.

Playing with friends in space suits is fun.

When I fell off my bike, my knee felt very sore.

Fast cars speed down the race track.

If you smack your lips, it means the food is good.

I found something amazing under my bed!

Can you spell the word 'cat'?

You're so smart for figuring out that puzzle.

Be careful around the snake in the book about animals.

Birthdays are special because they're all about you.

Feeling sadness is okay, everybody feels sad sometimes.

Hold my hand when we cross the road to stay safe.

Helmets are for safety when you ride your bike.

I like my eggs with a little bit of salt.

We have the same idea for the game!

Put the toys back in the sack when you're done playing.

A small scar is on my elbow from when I tripped.

The scarecrow in the field scares away the birds.

I wear a scarf when it's chilly outside to keep warm.

The scent of flowers makes the garden smell lovely.

List of Words that Start with S for Kindergarten (6-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

set

sew

sin

sir

sub

sail

sale

seek

seem

show

slip

snap

snug

soak

soil

sort

soul

stab

stew

such

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

set

sew

sin

sir

sub

sail

sale

seek

seem

show

slip

snap

snug

soak

soil

sort

soul

stab

stew

such

5-letter Words that Start with S

scalp

scout

shade

shame

sharp

shore

shove

since

skill

skull

slush

smoky

sniff

solve

south

spend

spice

split

spoil

spoke

6-letter Words that Start with S

saddle

sailor

scales

scouts

scrape

season

sermon

sewing

shield

shovel

signal

silver

simple

single

slowly

speech

speedy

spices

squirt

steady

7-letter Words that Start with S

sausage

seaweed

section

serious

seventh

several

shadowy

sheriff

smoking

smother

soldier

speaker

strange

sunbeam

sundown

Long Words that Start with S

separate

shepherd

skeleton

slippery

sometime

starving

stinging

stocking

straight

strength

schoolboy

schooling

smallness

sometimes

somewhere

staircase

surprised

sweetness

sweetheart

schoolhouse

Descriptive Words that Start with S

smoky

sunny

speedy

stormy

sudden

serious

several

shadowy

strange

slippery

Nouns that Start with S

sir

sale

such

sailor

sermon

speech

sunset

supper

sheriff

speaker

sunbeam

sundown

skeleton

strength

schoolboy

sweetheart

Verbs that Start with S

sew

seek

seem

solve

spend

stole

sewing

starving

stinging

schooling

surprised

Sentences for 6-Year-Olds

Introduce your six-year-old to S words with these simple sentences they can understand.

Sam the sailor steered the ship smoothly.

Sue saw seven shiny silver coins.

Sean's small dog is so speedy, it won a race!

Sara's sausage sizzled on the stove on Saturday.

List of Words that Start with S for 1st Grade (7-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sap

sum

sash

seam

sell

shed

sigh

silk

slim

sole

solo

stem

surf

saint

scrap

sense

serve

shock

slant

solid

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sap

sum

sash

seam

sell

shed

sigh

silk

slim

sole

solo

stem

surf

5-letter Words that Start with S

saint

scrap

sense

serve

shock

slant

solid

spark

spear

spine

stale

stall

stare

steel

stork

stray

stump

style

swamp

swear

6-letter Words that Start with S

salted

salute

seeker

seldom

shiver

shrink

sickly

simply

sinner

soften

spirit

staple

starry

statue

stitch

streak

strict

strike

stroll

sturdy

7-letter Words that Start with S

scatter

scented

science

seaside

servant

shallow

shining

shyness

similar

sparrow

station

steeple

stopper

stumble

subject

surgery

survive

sweeten

Long Words that Start with S

schedule

scorpion

shameful

shocking

soreness

southern

splendid

spotless

steering

strangle

stubborn

suddenly

survivor

scripture

sculpture

seasoning

secretary

selection

shoemaker

sparkling

Descriptive Words that Start with S

sickly

starry

strict

similar

shameful

southern

splendid

spotless

stubborn

stationary

superhuman

suspicious

Nouns that Start with S

sash

silk

saint

spine

stork

seeker

sinner

symbol

servant

shyness

sparrow

scorpion

starlight

steamboat

Verbs that Start with S

swear

salted

soften

shining

survive

sweeten

shocking

steering

strangle

sparkling

straighten

Sentences for 7-Year-Olds

Perfect for 7-year-olds, here are some sentences with words that start with 'S'. Check them out below.

The sparkling water looked beautiful in the sunlight.

My little sparrow friend visits me every morning.

He showed great spirit during the soccer game.

She felt a shiver run down her spine from the cold breeze.

After the picnic, we packed up our things and left the spotless park.

A steadfast stork stood silently by the river.

The steamship sailed across the vast ocean.

Dad had to tighten the stopper to prevent the water from leaking.

Mom helped me stitch up the tear in my favorite dress.

The statue in the garden looked ancient and mysterious.

The shoemaker fixed my boots in no time.

When I get a shock, I jump up high.

He tried to shrink his sweater by washing it in hot water.

The sickly kitten was nursed back to health with love and care.

Her shyness melted away as she started making new friends.

The stork delivered a bundle of joy to the new parents.

Suddenly, the rabbit hopped out from behind the bush.

My teacher is a substitute while Mr. Davis is on holiday.

In math, we learned to add numbers to find the sum.

The surf at the beach was too strong to swim in today.

List of Words that Start with S for 2nd Grade (8-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sly

spy

sake

site

slab

spat

scale

scene

shaky

shall

sling

slope

sloth

spade

spare

speck

stake

stalk

steep

stiff

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sly

spy

sake

site

slab

spat

5-letter Words that Start with S

scale

scene

shaky

shall

sling

slope

sloth

spade

spare

speck

stake

stalk

steep

stiff

stony

swarm

6-letter Words that Start with S

sacred

sadden

salmon

search

secure

select

senior

settle

shaven

shriek

sinful

soothe

sorrow

sphere

spiral

spoils

stable

starve

strain

strand

7-letter Words that Start with S

savings

screech

secrecy

serpent

service

shuffle

shuttle

silvery

sincere

skilled

slavery

slumber

society

somehow

species

spirits

stylish

succeed

suggest

summary

Long Words that Start with S

scramble

seasoned

security

sensible

simplify

sisterly

slightly

soothing

spacious

sporting

strategy

supposed

surround

syllable

sympathy

symphony

sensitive

sharpness

shipshape

shortness

Descriptive Words that Start with S

sly

shaky

stony

sacred

sinful

sunken

sunlit

silvery

sincere

stylish

supreme

spacious

sleepless

scientific

speechless

successful

sensational

spectacular

satisfactory

Nouns that Start with S

sake

slab

scene

sloth

speck

salmon

sphere

serpent

surgeon

symptom

statement

settlement

Verbs that Start with S

sadden

select

settle

shaven

soothe

starve

strive

submit

suffer

succeed

suggest

suppose

seasoned

simplify

sporting

surround

shuffling

shattering

Sentences for 8-Year-Olds

Introduce your 8-year-old to sentences with the letter S! See how these sample sentences incorporate some key words.

Samantha found a silvery coin in the sandy playground.

The serpent in the story was surprisingly friendly.

Squirrels often scramble up trees to find nuts.

List of Words that Start with S for 3rd Grade (9-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sob

sow

scan

sift

slay

slew

soar

spur

stow

stun

sway

salon

salve

scope

shawl

sheer

shift

shred

slack

slate

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sob

sow

scan

sift

slay

slew

soar

spur

stow

stun

sway

5-letter Words that Start with S

salon

salve

scope

shawl

sheer

shift

shred

slack

slate

solar

sooth

squad

stern

stock

stoop

suite

sulky

surge

6-letter Words that Start with S

saloon

scheme

scroll

series

severe

shears

shrine

sketch

slouch

sodium

source

spinal

stride

studio

suburb

system

7-letter Words that Start with S

sapling

sarcasm

scenery

seizure

senator

session

settler

shelter

showbiz

spinner

stagger

starlit

startle

steamer

stubble

success

suspend

Long Words that Start with S

sapphire

sculptor

sergeant

shingles

shipping

singular

sluggish

sociable

solitary

solution

sombrero

specific

speckled

spirited

stallion

stampede

standard

steaming

struggle

stunning

Descriptive Words that Start with S

solar

severe

singular

sluggish

sociable

suitable

senseless

shameless

scholastic

stupendous

suggestive

significant

spontaneous

superstitious

straightforward

Nouns that Start with S

salon

shawl

squad

saloon

sodium

studio

suburb

system

sarcasm

session

settler

spinner

steamer

success

sculptor

sergeant

stallion

spokesman

sisterhood

stagecoach

Verbs that Start with S

sift

slay

slew

soar

stow

stun

suspend

shipping

steaming

satisfied

stimulate

strapping

subscribe

strengthen

Sentences for 9-Year-Olds

Here are sentences for a 9-year-old using words that start with 'S'. See how these words fit into each sentence.

Superstitious people often knock on wood for good luck.

We stow away our toys in the chest after playtime.

Drinking milk can help strengthen your bones.

My big brother is so strapping that he can lift me with one arm.

There's a strangeness about the abandoned house that makes me curious.

The teacher's stern look told us it was time to be quiet.

When it rains, I stoop under my umbrella to keep dry.

Exercising can stimulate your brain and help you think better.

Steel is a substance that is very strong and used to build bridges.

I'm a subscriber to a magazine full of fun science experiments.

When I don't get to play outside, I feel sulky.

For the school play, I need a costume that is suitable for my character.

The picture on that sign is suggestive of a place for children to play.

A suggestion box is where you can put your ideas for the class party.

If you're trapped in a small space, you might feel suffocation.

My friend, a sufferer of allergies, sneezes a lot in the spring.

The suddenness of the thunderstorm surprised everyone.

Every time I get a good grade, it's a success for me.

We live in a suburb, which is like a small town near a big city.

A castle is a stronghold, built to protect from invaders.

The magician's trick was so stupendous that everyone clapped.

The stunning fireworks lit up the whole sky at night.

If you touch an electric fence, it might stun you.

An artist creates paintings in their studio, a place to be creative.

After shaving, some men have stubble, which is short, rough hair on the face.

Sometimes life is a struggle, like when I have to tie my shoelaces.

Our school is a big structure with lots of classrooms and a library.

List of Words that Start with S for 4th Grade (10-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sod

sire

slit

spar

satin

saucy

scorn

scour

seize

shady

shaft

sheen

showy

slang

snare

sober

staff

steed

stout

swine

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sod

sire

slit

spar

5-letter Words that Start with S

satin

saucy

scorn

scour

seize

shady

shaft

sheen

showy

slang

snare

sober

staff

steed

stout

swine

6-letter Words that Start with S

salary

savage

scarce

senate

sequel

serial

shabby

slight

social

sphinx

spruce

stifle

stress

summit

superb

7-letter Words that Start with S

sainted

satisfy

scandal

scholar

scuttle

seaport

seaward

shimmer

shudder

skilful

slender

stamina

statute

stealth

stunted

subside

suicide

sulphur

sustain

Long Words that Start with S

sameness

scarcely

sealskin

sequence

sinister

smallpox

splendor

stealthy

sterling

stricken

surgical

symbolic

sandstone

scholarly

seclusion

sectional

shapeless

shipboard

shipwreck

sideboard

Descriptive Words that Start with S

saucy

shady

showy

shabby

superb

slender

sinister

stealthy

surgical

scholarly

sectional

shapeless

sorrowful

seasonable

substantial

symmetrical

Nouns that Start with S

sheen

swine

sequel

sphinx

summit

scandal

scholar

seaport

stamina

stealth

smallpox

splendor

shipboard

suspicion

Verbs that Start with S

seize

stifle

satisfy

subside

sustain

simmering

shimmering

Sentences for 10-Year-Olds

Help your 10-year-old understand words that start with S! Check out these sentences crafted for their learning.

The gardener laid a new sod in our backyard and it looks so green.

A noble steed galloped across the field with its mane flowing in the wind.

At school, we learn how to be social and make new friends.

The rabbit was caught in a snare but thankfully, the farmer set it free.

Dad stays sober by drinking juice at parties instead of alcohol.

Grandma's silverware is sterling and it shines brilliantly at dinner.

After running a marathon, my legs felt a stiffness unlike anything before.

Sometimes, when I laugh too much, I have to stifle my giggles in the library.

The splendor of the fireworks on New Year's Eve took my breath away.

List of Words that Start with S for 5th Grade (11-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sue

sage

sham

shun

suet

sable

sleek

sleet

smite

spire

spite

staid

stead

surly

saline

scotch

sedate

sentry

serene

shrewd

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sue

sage

sham

shun

suet

5-letter Words that Start with S

sable

sleek

sleet

smite

spire

spite

staid

stead

surly

6-letter Words that Start with S

saline

scotch

sedate

sentry

serene

shrewd

shrill

shroud

sickle

silken

simile

sinewy

squall

squire

status

strait

strife

subdue

subtle

suitor

7-letter Words that Start with S

scarlet

signify

solicit

soprano

stately

stature

surpass

surplus

Long Words that Start with S

scarcity

secluded

sentient

serenity

severity

shallows

shilling

skirmish

specimen

stagnant

studious

suburban

surveyor

symmetry

sacrament

safeguard

sarcastic

seafaring

sentiment

servitude

Descriptive Words that Start with S

sleek

surly

serene

shrewd

shrill

silken

subtle

sullen

supple

stately

stagnant

studious

suburban

sarcastic

strategic

successive

sufficient

synonymous

simultaneous

Nouns that Start with S

spire

stead

strait

strife

suitor

specimen

surveyor

sacrament

sentiment

scholarship

Verbs that Start with S

sue

shun

subdue

summon

signify

solicit

surpass

sprawling

Sentences for 11-Year-Olds

Boost your child's vocabulary with these S words. See how they're used in sentences fit for an 11-year-old's learning.

The sacrament was a solemn and significant event at the church.

My helmet acts as a safeguard while I ride my bike.

Grandpa is a sage with lots of wisdom to share.

The artist chose a sable brush for painting the night sky.

Puddles become stagnant if the water doesn't flow.

The ceremony was staid, with everyone behaving very formally.

We learned in math class that statistics involve collecting and analyzing data.

A person's stature isn't just about height, but also about prestige.

She was proud of her good status at school.

The castle looked stately, towering over the landscape with grandeur.

List of Words that Start with S for 6th Grade (12-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

span

scant

scoff

senor

siege

snafu

stark

swoon

solace

solemn

sojourn

solvent

steward

subsist

suffice

summons

sanction

schooner

seminary

solitude

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

span

5-letter Words that Start with S

scant

scoff

senor

siege

snafu

stark

swoon

6-letter Words that Start with S

solace

solemn

7-letter Words that Start with S

sojourn

solvent

steward

subsist

suffice

summons

Long Words that Start with S

sanction

schooner

seminary

solitude

sporadic

subtlety

suppress

shiftless

solemnity

spasmodic

statesman

strenuous

subsiding

successor

succulent

skepticism

solicitous

subjective

systematic

sacramental

Descriptive Words that Start with S

solemn

shiftless

spasmodic

strenuous

solicitous

subjective

systematic

sacramental

sentimental

subterranean

Nouns that Start with S

schooner

statesman

successor

Verbs that Start with S

subsist

suffice

suppress

subsiding

stimulating

Sentences for 12-Year-Olds

Here are sentences with words that start with S for 12-year-olds. Check them out.

In science class, our teacher encourages healthy skepticism when we learn about new theories.

During our history lesson, we discussed how a long siege can affect a city's supplies and morale.

When I accidentally spilled water on my homework, we tried to find a solvent to remove the ink stains.

Sometimes I find solace in the solitude of my room, especially after a tiring day.

The bridge we saw on our field trip can span the length of two football fields put end to end.

Dad was solicitous about my cough and took me to the doctor right away.

The museum had an air of solemnity as we walked through the exhibit about ancient Egypt.

When the computers went down at school, the teachers called it a snafu and had us read from our textbooks instead.

During the ceremony, everyone was solemn and paid respect to the people who founded our school.

When I feel upset, my cat seems to sense it and comes over to give me some solace.

We're planning a family sojourn to the mountains this summer for a week of hiking and camping.

My brother loves to scoff at the idea of ghosts, but he still won't go into the attic alone.

The schooner on the horizon looked like it sailed right out of a pirate story.

List of Words that Start with S for 7th Grade (13-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

sect

skiff

smelt

stint

savory

scanty

sherry

signet

stanch

sundry

sylvan

secular

sublime

salutary

sanctity

savagery

scrutiny

sentinel

sobriety

spectral

Short and Easy Words that Start with S

sect

5-letter Words that Start with S

skiff

smelt

stint

6-letter Words that Start with S

savory

scanty

sherry

signet

stanch

sundry

sylvan

7-letter Words that Start with S

secular

sublime

Long Words that Start with S

salutary

sanctity

savagery

scrutiny

sentinel

sobriety

spectral

squadron

sedentary

semblance

sovereign

steadfast

stratagem

sumptuous

supremacy

solidarity

subsequent

sustenance

serviceable

sociability

Descriptive Words that Start with S

scanty

sundry

sylvan

secular

salutary

steadfast

sumptuous

subsequent

serviceable

Nouns that Start with S

sect

skiff

signet

sentinel

squadron

stratagem

Verbs that Start with S

stereotyped

Sentences for 13-Year-Olds

Here are engaging sentences for 13-year-olds using words that start with 'S'. Enjoy reading them!

A squadron of fighter jets zoomed across the sky during the airshow.

To stanch the flow of water, we quickly placed a bucket under the leaky pipe.

She devised a clever stratagem to win the chess game.

The sublime beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe.

Movies often have stereotyped characters that lack depth.

Her steadfast dedication to her studies was truly admirable.

I had to stint on video game time to complete my homework.

At the campfire, we smelt iron to learn about metalworking.

The king's letter was sealed with his signet to prove its authenticity.

We rowed the little skiff to the other side of the lake for a picnic.

The ghost stories had everyone imagining spectral figures in the dark.

Solidarity among the team members led to their victory in the tournament.

Sobriety is important when making serious decisions.

During lunch, her sociability helped her make new friends quickly.

The sovereign ruled her nation with fairness and wisdom.

We gathered sundry items for the school drive, from books to toys.

Subsequent to the rainfall, the flowers in the garden bloomed even more beautifully.

People often take sustenance for granted, but it's vital for health.

The supremacy of the ancient kingdom was well-recorded in history books.

List of Words that Start with S for 8th Grade (14-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

stein

stoic

saffron

scourge

slander

stratum

sedition

spurious

stalwart

stimulus

strident

suffrage

southerly

scrupulous

soothsayer

sovereignty

subordinate

superfluous

susceptibility

5-letter Words that Start with S

stein

stoic

7-letter Words that Start with S

saffron

scourge

slander

stratum

Long Words that Start with S

sedition

spurious

stalwart

stimulus

strident

suffrage

southerly

scrupulous

soothsayer

sovereignty

subordinate

superfluous

susceptibility

Descriptive Words that Start with S

spurious

strident

southerly

scrupulous

superfluous

Nouns that Start with S

stein

saffron

stratum

Sentences for 14-Year-Olds

Explore vocabulary starting with 'S' through examples for 14-year-olds. Read our carefully crafted sentences.

The senator spoke fervently about protecting our national sovereignty.

During his travels, he encountered a soothsayer who claimed she could predict the future.

The journalist was wrongfully accused of sedition after publishing a controversial article.

The stalwart defenders of the fort refused to surrender to the enemy.

List of Words that Start with S for 9th Grade (15-Year-Olds)

Most Common Words that Start with S

shiraz

salient

shiatsu

sagacity

sanguine

sublimity

subjugation

6-letter Words that Start with S

shiraz

7-letter Words that Start with S

salient

shiatsu

Long Words that Start with S

sagacity

sanguine

sublimity

subjugation

Descriptive Words that Start with S

sanguine

Sentences for 15-Year-Olds

Engage with words that start with S in context! Below are example sentences crafted for better understanding and usage for 15-year-olds.

Her sagacity in matters of business was well respected among her peers.

After studying hard, he approached the test with a sanguine attitude.

The history book detailed the sad era of subjugation during the empire's expansion.

To appreciate the sublimity of the mountain view, one must see it in person.

How to Master Vocabulary Beginning with "S"

Alphabetical Sorting Fun

Teach children to organize "S" words like "sail", "soap", "sun", "star", and "sand" in alphabetical order. This activity will help with recognizing the structure of the alphabet and organizing words. Make it a point-scoring game for added excitement with each successful sequence!

Categorizing Words

Encourage your kids to sort "S" words into groups such as animals, objects, and activities. Sorting words like "snake", "sunflower", and "swim" into categories promotes critical thinking. Utilize drawings or physical objects for a tactile sorting experience.

Visual Word Pairing

An interactive way to strengthen word recognition is by matching words such as "school" and "snake" with appropriate images. Associating visuals with words aids memory retention and comprehension. Use vibrant images and give out rewards like stickers for correct matches!

Rhyme Time

Search for rhyming pairs for "S" words to delve into phonetics. For instance, a rhyming duo might be “snail” and “mail”. This activity focuses on phonemic awareness, a fundamental skill for progressing in reading and spelling. Try organizing a rhyming word scavenger hunt!

Spin a Yarn

Invite your young learner to weave tales using words like "space", "silent", "swift", and "sailor". This exercise nurtures creativity and storytelling abilities. Add to the fun by drawing illustrations together once the tale is penned down!

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Scott Sosso is a serial entrepreneur recognized as one of the top in his industry from a young age. Before the age of 30, he used his entrepreneurial skills to grow a real estate startup to a billion in sales in just three years. Later, he took that entrepreneurial spirit to the healthcare industry, and through various senior leadership roles, he was a key team member who led a healthcare company to 6X gross revenues. While none of these journeys were easy, the process of scaling businesses and navigating complex market dynamics has been a testament to Scott's resilience and business acumen.

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