In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of five-letter words that start with the letter ‘S’ to help enrich your vocabulary and enhance your word games.
- Saber- A curved sword used in combat.
- Sable- A type of mammal known for its dark fur.
- Sappy- Overly sentimental or emotional.
- Scale- To climb or measure height or length.
- Scarf- A piece of cloth worn around the neck.
- Scare- To frighten someone or something.
- Scary- Something causing fear or terror.
- Scene- A specific location in a story or event.
- Scent- A distinctive smell or fragrance.
- Scoot- To move quickly and hurriedly.
- Scope- The extent of an area or subject matter.
- Scoop- A utensil for picking up and serving food.
- Score- The points achieved in a game.
- Scorn- To show contempt or disdain.
- Scout- A person sent to obtain information.
- Scram- To leave quickly or abruptly.
- Scrap- A small piece or fragment.
- Shady- Characterized by darkness or deceit.
- Shake- To move or cause to move quickly to and fro.
- Shaky- Unsteady or trembling.
- Shale- A type of sedimentary rock.
- Shall- Indicates future action or obligation.
- Shame- A feeling of humiliation or distress.
- Shape- The external form or contour of something.
- Shark- A large predatory fish known for its sharp teeth.
- Shear- To cut the wool off a sheep.
- Sheen- A soft glow or shine.
- Sheep- A domesticated ruminant animal.
- Shelf- A flat horizontal surface for storing objects.
- Shell- The hard protective outer case of some animals.
- Shiny- Reflecting light, gleaming.
- Shirt- A garment for the upper body.
- Shoal- A shallow place in a body of water.
- Shock- A sudden upsetting or surprising event.
- Shook- Past tense of shake.
- Shore- The land along the edge of a body of water.
- Short- Having little length or height.
- Shown- Past participle of show.
- Showy- Attractive or flashy.
- Shrub- A low woody plant with several stems.
- Shuck- To remove the outer covering of something.
- Sided- Having one side.
- Siege- A prolonged military blockade.
- Sieve- A utensil for sifting or straining.
- Sight- The ability to see.
- Signi- A variant form of sign; scope or locality.
- Silly- Lacking in seriousness or common sense.
- Sinew- A tendon or ligament.
- Singe- To burn slightly or superficially.
- Sinky- Tending to sink.
- Sixth- Coming after the fifth in position.
- Skate- To move on ice using skates.
- Skein- A length of thread or yarn.
- Skier- A person who engages in skiing.
- Skill- The ability to do something well.
- Skimp- To use less of something than is necessary.
- Skirt- A garment hanging from the waist.
- Skull- The bony structure of the head.
- Sleek- Smooth and glossy in appearance.
- Sleep- A natural state of rest.
- Slice- A thin, flat piece cut from something.
- Slide- To move smoothly along a surface.
- Sling- A band or strap for carrying.
- Slink- To move in a stealthy or secretive manner.
- Slope- An inclined surface or plane.
- Slosh- To spill or splash liquid around.
- Sloth- A slow-moving tree-dwelling mammal.
- Slump- To fall or sink heavily.
- Slyly- In a cunning or deceitful manner.
- Small- Of limited size or amount.
- Smack- A sharp slap or blow.
- Smell- To perceive an odor.
- Smelt- To extract metal from ore.
- Smile- An expression of pleasure with the mouth.
- Smirk- A self-satisfied or smug smile.
- Smite- To strike with a firm blow.
- Smoke- The visible vapor from burning substances.
- Smote- Past tense of smite.
- Snack- A small amount of food.
- Snail- A small mollusk with a spiral shell.
- Snake- A legless reptile.
- Snare- A trap for catching animals.
- Snarl- To growl with a showing of teeth.
- Sneer- To smile or speak in a contemptuous manner.
- Snood- A net or fabric for confining the hair.
- Snoop- To pry into the private affairs of others.
- Snore- To breathe noisily during sleep.
- Snort- To make a sudden explosive sound through the nose.
- Snoty- Disdainfully or contemptuously proud.
- Snowy- Covered with snow.
- Snubbed- To treat with disdain or contempt.
- Snuff- To extinguish a flame.
- Staid- Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
- Stair- A set of steps leading from one floor to another.
- Stake- A strong wooden or metal post.
- Stank- Past tense of stink.
- Stare- To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.
- Stash- To store something secretly.
- State- The condition of a person or thing.
- Steak- A slice of meat or fish, typically cut thick.