Words Starting with Letter 'S'

Relating to Saba, an ancient and wealthy kingdom located in the southern part of Arabia.

An ancient religious practice of worshiping the sun, moon, and stars.

A type of palm tree that has big, fan-shaped green leaves and grows naturally in warm, sunny regions near coasts.

A grand word meaning armies or hosts of angels, often found being used in old religious texts.

A special religious holiday, day of rest, or holy meeting time observed by a community.

A special day of the week that people set apart for resting, praying, and going to worship.

A type of marine worm that lives in a tube and has feathery tentacles.

A heavy sword with a curved blade, used long ago by soldiers on horses.

Relating to an ancient group of people who studied the stars, planets, and the night sky.

A tropical tree that grows in warm places and has very hard, heavy wood used for building strong things.

A member of an ancient tribe of people who lived in Italy long ago.

A small, furry forest animal similar to a marten that is known for having very soft, dark brown fur.

A type of shoe made entirely out of a single piece of wood, worn in some European countries.

A small part of an animal or plant that is shaped like a tiny bag and holds liquid or air.

A quick, small jump your eyes make when you move your gaze from one spot to another.

Shaped like a little bag, sack, or pouch, just like some plant parts or animal body pockets.

A small sac or pouch in the body, especially in the inner ear.

A political chief or tribal leader of certain Northeastern Native American peoples.

A small cloth bag filled with sweet-smelling herbs, placed in drawers to make clothes smell nice.

A large, strong bag made of paper, cloth, or plastic that is used for carrying heavy things like groceries or potatoes.

The act of plundering, looting, or robbing a captured city or town.

An old musical instrument that was an early version of the trombone.

A person who puts things into bags, especially at a grocery store.

As much of something as a large sack or bag can possibly hold inside it at one time.

A very coarse, strong cloth that is woven to make large, rough bags for potatoes or grain.

An old-fashioned, loose-fitting short jacket or baby dress that hangs comfortably.

Connected to the sacrum, which is the large triangular bone located right at the base of your spine.

Very special, holy, and worthy of deep respect because it is connected to a religion, a deity, or a place of worship.

Making something holy or sacred, often through a special religious ceremony or blessing.

A person who looks after a church's sacred objects, special clothes, and holy rooms.

The large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, right between the hip bones.

Feeling unhappy or showing sorrow, often when you lose a favorite toy or feel lonely.

To make a person or animal feel unhappy, gloomy, or full of sorrow.

A shaped leather seat placed on the back of a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle to make riding comfortable.

Put a leather seat called a saddle on a horse's back to get ready to safely ride it.

A person who makes or repairs leather saddles and riding gear for horses.

A holy person, ascetic, or spiritual teacher in Indian traditions.

A heavy metal tool that people heated on a stove and used to press wrinkles out of clothes before electric irons were invented.

In a way that shows unhappiness, grief, or sorrow, like when you drop your ice cream.

The unhappy feeling you have when something bad happens or you miss someone.

A historical title used for a chief officer, high judge, or important leader in certain governments.

Not in any danger of being hurt, harmed, damaged, or stolen away from its proper place.

Doing something carefully so that you do not get hurt or cause any damage.

The state of being completely safe and protected from any danger, harm, or risk.

A bright yellow spice made from flowers that gives food a special color and warm flavor.

To sink, hang, or bend down low in the middle, usually because something is too heavy or has lost its tight stretch.

A very long, exciting story full of adventures, battles, and heroic deeds over a long time.

A tough and long-lasting fabric made of wool or a mix of wool and other fibers.

A very wise person, often an older adult who shares smart advice and helps solve tricky problems.

Doing or saying something in a very wise way, showing good judgment like an older, experienced person.

An old Russian measurement of length that is equal to seven feet long.

A clay box used to protect pottery while it is being baked in a hot oven called a kiln.

Sinking, drooping, or hanging down lower in the middle because it is heavy or old, like a tired mattress.

An arrow, or something shaped like a straight-flying arrow used in ancient hunting and battles.

A starchy food made from certain palm trees, which is often cooked into sweet puddings.

A small South American monkey with a long tail that lives high up in the green rainforest trees.

A heavy woolen cloak that was worn by soldiers in ancient Rome to keep warm during battles.

Drooping, sinking, or bending downward in the middle because something is too heavy or weak.

A polite title of respect used in the past for a man of high rank or a European master in India.

A polite title used for a woman of high rank or a female master.