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Words beginning with S

The letter S

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sepulcher

/ˈsɛpəlkɚ/

Alternative form of sepulchre.

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sepulchre

/ˈsɛpəlkɚ/

A burial chamber.

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sequelae

/sɪˈkwɛliː/

plural of sequela

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sequim

American English pronunciation

A city in Clallam County, Washington, United States.

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sequin

/ˈsikwən/

A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.

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sequitur

/ˈsɛ.kwə.tɚ/

A logical conclusion or consequence of facts.

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sequoia

/sɪˈkwɔɪ.ə/

either of two huge coniferous California trees that reach a height of 300 feet; sometimes placed in the Taxodiaceae

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seraph

/ˈsɛɹəf/Accent not specified by source

A burning serpent, often winged, with human hands and sometimes feet; one of God's entourage. On Earth, they strike with burning poi…

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seraphim

/ˌsɝɑˈfim/

plural of seraph

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serbia

/ˈsɝ.bi.ə/

A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Serbia. Capital and largest city: Belgrade. Par…

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Serena Williams

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serendipity

/ˌsɛɹ.ənˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/

The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognit…

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serenity

/sɚˈɛnəti/

The state of being serene; calmness; peacefulness.

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sergeants

/ˈsɑɹdʒənts/

plural of sergeant

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serial

/ˈsɪɹ.i.əl/

Having to do with or arranged in a series.

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seriatim

American English pronunciation

One after another, in order; taking one topic or subject at a time in an order; sequentially.

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Serie A

/ˈsɛːrje ˈa/Accent not specified by source

The highest division of professional football in Italy.

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Serrano Pepper

American English pronunciation

A chili pepper of species Capsicum annuum.

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Serta

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sertraline

/ˈsɜɹ.tɹəˌlin/

An antidepressant drug C₁₇H₁₇NCl₂ administered in the form of its hydrochloride and acting to enhance serotonin activity.

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sesame

/ˈsɛsəmi/

A tropical Asian plant (Sesamum indicum) bearing small flat seeds used as food and as a source of oil.

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Sesame Street

American English pronunciation

A television show for children on PBS.

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sestak

/ˈsɛstək/

A surname.

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Seth MacFarlane

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Seth Rogen

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Seth Rollins

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Seton Hall

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settee

/sɛˈtiː/Accent not specified by source

A long seat with a back, made to accommodate several persons at once; a sofa.

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setup

/ˈsɛtʌp/

Equipment designed for a particular purpose; an apparatus.

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seurat

American English pronunciation

French painter who developed pointillism (1859-1891)

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