Words Starting With "S"

Our pre-recorded sounds are fast, clear, and natural, spoken by native speakers.

String

noun 1. A length of cord or twine, typically made of a flexible material such as nylon or cotton. Example: She tied a string around her finger to remember the appointment. 2. A piece of yarn or fiber used for sewing or knitting. Example: The sweater was made from a ball of string. 3. A sequence of characters used to represent data, instructions, or commands in a computer program. Example: The string of code was written in Java. 4. An act of saying unpleasant or untrue things about someone in order to harm their reputation. Example: The politician was accused of dunking scandals and stringing her opponents. verb 1. To fasten or join something with a string. Example: She strung a few beads on a length of wire. 2. To extend or prolong a particular sound, feeling, or idea from one part of a written or spoken piece to another part. Example: The author used words to string together the narrative. adjective 1. Describing something that consists of or is made up of a series of things stretched out in a line. Example: The string quartet had six musicians.

Stringed

Having or relating to a series of notes sung in a smooth, connected fashion, as in a melody. For example: "The harp is a stringed instrument." Or, more broadly, something that consists of a series of notes or elements that are closely connected: A string of traffic jams on the highway. A string of words or phrases sung in a particular sequence. In computing, a string can also refer to a sequence of characters: The programming language processed a string of text.

Stringencies

Stringencies refer to severe or strict requirements, rules, or conditions. These are often imposed in order to achieve a particular standard or goal, and may involve a high level of difficulty, rigidity, or stringency. The word can also imply a sense of severity, austerity, or harshness.

Stringency

The quality of being strict or exacting in requirements or standards. It refers to being strict or severe in methods, procedures, or controls, often in a way that is precise and exacting.

Stringendo

Stringendo is an Italian musical direction that means "strengthening" or "more intensely". It is used to indicate that a piece of music should be played with increasing force, energy, and emotion.

Stringent

Requiring or imposing a very high standard or level of quality, exactness, or severity.

Stringently

Very strictly or officially; with rigorous demands or control. Example: "The coach has a stringently high expectation of her team's performance."

Stringer

A person who buys from authorized retailers and then resells the goods at a higher price, often at a flea market or similar place.

Stringers

Stringers are: 1. Freelance journalists or writers who contribute to a newspaper or magazine on a part-time basis. 2. Thin, narrow strips of material, especially wood, metal, or plastic. 3. In baseball, a player who fills in at a position on a regular player's day off. 4. In finance, a stringer is a guaranteed future delivery of a commodity or security.

Stringier

Having a more intricate or complex nature; more verbose.

Stringification

Stringification refers to the process of converting an object or value into a string, often for output, storage, or transmission purposes. In programming, stringification is typically achieved through the use of functions or methods that transform non-string data types, such as integers, arrays, or objects, into a format that can be represented as a sequence of characters. Stringification can involve: 1. Converting data types: Converting data types such as integers or floats to a string representation. 2. Formatting data: Arranging and formatting data in a specific way to make it easier to read or display. 3. Representing data: Using characters to represent data, such as using hexadecimal notation to represent binary data. Stringification is commonly used in programming languages, databases, and text-based communication systems, where data needs to be exchanged, stored, or displayed in a human-readable format.

Stringiformes

Strings, especially musical ones, can be made from strings, such as guitar strings, violin strings, or bowstrings.

Stringify

The word "stringify" is a verb that means to convert something into a string, typically in the context of programming or text representation. It refers to the process of taking a value, such as a number or an object, and representing it as a sequence of characters that can be represented in a text format. In other words, it means to convert a raw value into a human-readable format by breaking it down into individual characters that can be represented as a string. This is often used in programming when dealing with data that needs to be displayed, stored, or transmitted in a human-readable form.

Stringiness

The quality of being long, thin, and flexible, or the state of being made of or resembling strings.

Stringing

Stringing together two or more words, phrases, or clauses to create a more complex sentence or expression. Example: "The teacher tried to string together a cohesive lecture, but struggled to connect the dots between her ideas." In music, stringing refers to the act of stringing or tuning musical strings on a musical instrument, such as a violin or guitar. Example: "The violinist carefully strung her instrument to make sure the notes would sound clear and resonant." In sports, stringing refers to the act of hitting a tennis ball over the net, particularly in a back-and-forth pattern. Example: "The tennis player struggled to string together a winning rally, allowing her opponent to take control of the game." In other contexts, stringing can refer to a deliberate act of deceiving or misleading someone by providing them with incomplete or false information, often in a clever or wily way. Example: "The salesman tried to string the customer along with false promises of a low price, only to reveal the true cost later on."

Strings

A word made of multiple words or characters, especially in writing or speech, forming a single unit of language.

Stringy

The word "stringy" is an adjective that means: Long and thin, like a thread or fiber. Often used to describe something that is pulpy, fibrous, or has a loose, string-like texture. Example sentences: The cooked spaghetti was stringy and difficult to eat. The peaches were stringy and tasteless. The stringy texture of the material made it difficult to clean.

Strip

The word "strip" can have multiple meanings depending on the context. Here are a few: 1. Remove or pull off the outer covering or layers of something, such as a strip of bark from a tree. 2. A long, narrow piece of something, such as a strip of cloth, a strip of metal, or a strip of land. 3. To remove or take away, usually part of something such as clothing, particularly being naked from the waist down. 4. A long narrow piece of road or path that is cut or laid out through a wilderness or similar area. 5. A horizontal or vertical supporting elongated structure fitted with obstacles or tapering surfaces called strips, found in systems of paths or activities that test the difficulty of a climber, a stripper or other race or sport that engaging a competitor progress along it and complete the physical challenges or obstacles or successes arranged on its length as possible. In some contexts, the word "strip" may have connotations related to sexuality or stripping, such as in a nightclub performance where a person removes clothing as part of the act.

Stripe

A long, narrow and narrow strip of color, design, or texture, typically used as a graphic or decorative element, especially on an animal, fabric, or a man-made object. Example: The zebra's black and white stripe pattern makes it easy to recognize. Alternatively, a financial product or a service that allows users to pay online using a digital wallet that stores various payment methods, such as credit and debit cards. Example: I paid for my online purchase using my Stripe account. Lastly, in sports, particularly in basketball and field hockey, the wooden or plastic strip painted or marked on the ground to indicate the goals' locations. Example: The stripe on the basketball court marks the foul line.

Striped

The word "striped" is an adjective that refers to something that has stripes, which are long, usually parallel lines or marks of color, often of a different color from the main background or surrounding area. Example: "The striped shirt had white and red stripes running down its length."

Stripes

1. Horizontal or vertical lines, typically parallel and equally spaced, on a surface, especially on clothing or a flag. 2. A pattern or design of stripes. 3. A sequence or series of things, usually equally spaced in time: a strip of film. 4. (of hair) Having a multiplicity of tonal distance as hair with multiple shades of blonde, brunette, or redhead. 5. (of a particular type of traveler) Said of a foreign student traveling to Europe with a foreign corporation to teach/language proficiency in it.

Stripey

Stripey is an adjective that describes something or someone that has distinctive stripes, typically in reference to their appearance. It can also be used to describe something that has a multi-colored or zebra-like pattern. Example: "The stripey socks looked fun and playful."

Striping

As an adjective, "striping" can refer to a pattern or design consisting of stripes. As a verb, to "stripe" something means to remove or take away something, often in a distinctive or bold way. For example, to stripe a lawn means to remove its grass, often to prepare the ground for a new surface. In a broader sense, "striping" can also refer to the act or process of checking or investigating someone or something, often for misconduct or wrongdoing. Additionally, in terms of fabric or clothing, a striping effect refers to a fabric pattern or visual effect where different colors are arranged in horizontal or vertical stripes.

Stripling

A young or unmarried man, typically in his late teens or early twenties, who is in the most advanced stage of adolescence and is nearly full grown.

Striploin

The striploin is a cut of beef that comes from the area between the strip loin and the tenderloin in the short loin primal cut of beef. It is a strip of meat that contains both tenderloin and strip steak. The striploin is known for its rich flavor and tender texture.

Stripped

Stipped: completely removed or taken away, leaving nothing left.

Stripper

A person who removes clothing, typically in a performance, especially for entertainment, such as a dancer in a nightclub. A device used to strip or remove the cover or protective coating from an object, such as a vinyl record or a surface. A tool used for stripping, such as a paint stripper or a wire stripper. A device or machine that strips or separates items, such as a fruit stripper or a wheat stripper.

Strippers

Noun 1. People who remove gloves or other coverings, typically as part of a theatrical performance or to reveal a hidden object. 2. Dancers who perform in a stimulating and sensual way, typically in a theater or strip club, often in exchange for money. 3. Tools used to remove strips, such as a machine or device used in manufacturing to remove protective coverings from electrical components. 4. Bar tools used to stir, mix, or scrape the sides of a mixing glass in bartending.

Strippet

A rare or obsolete word. According to historical dictionaries, "strippet" is an archaic term used to describe a young ewe or a shearing-season lamb.

Stripping

The word "stripping" has several meanings depending on the context: 1. Removing the outer covering or layer of something, such as peeling off a sticker, taking off wallpaper, or removing a coat of paint. 2. The act of taking away something that is already in place, such as furniture from a room, firearms from a gun rack, or valuables from a store. 3. In the context of theater or dance, it refers to the removal of clothing or costumes to reveal the actor's or dancer's features. 4. In the context of finance, it means to get rid of assets quickly, often to raise cash, like a business liquidating its inventory. 5. In mechanics, it's a process of part or components removal from machinery to repair, repair, or maintain. A more spoken word, "stripping" also can refer to filthy job or act of forced disrobing/nudity.

Strips

Strip can have several meanings depending on the context: 1. A long, narrow piece of material, such as paper, cloth, or metal, often rolled or folded. 2. To remove or pull off the skin or outer layer of something. 3. A narrow strip of cloth, especially one that is worn across the shoulders or body for warmth or decoration. 4. A series of episodes of a television show, film, or radio series. 5. A thin, narrow band or marking on a surface, such as a stripe of color or a line. 6. To take off or remove something completely, especially in a public or formal place. 7. In music, to play a song or tune in a simple or monotonous style.

Striptease

A performance in which a person, usually a woman, undresses gradually, often to the sounds of music, while on stage, typically in a nightclub or erotic cabaret.

Stripteasers

Stripteasers are female performers or dancers who titillate and seduce their audience while partially undressing, typically in a nightclub or other adult entertainment venue. They typically remove some of their clothing in a sensual and provocative manner, but may not fully disrobe.

Stripy

Having stripes or a striped pattern.

Strisores

Strisores is a term that refers to a clade of birds that are most closely related to the modern songbirds (also known as passerines). The term "Strisores" is derived from the Latin word "strigare," which means "to scratch out," and "os," meaning "bone." The Strisores clade includes a diverse group of bird species that do not have syrinx (vocal organs) similar to modern songbirds, unlike other non-passerine birds. They are generally characterized by their skull morphology and beak shape, and are thought to have given rise to the evolution of modern songbirds. Examples of birds within the Strisores clade include: Frogmouths Potoos Nightjars Oilbirds

Strive

To make a great effort or struggle to achieve something. To aim or try hard to succeed or reach a goal, often after making a genuine and determined effort. Example: "The athletes strive to improve their performance with each passing year."

Browsing Words by Alphabet

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z