Words That Start With S for Kids

Popular S Words

All Words Starting With S

• spigot – A spigot is a little handle or tap that lets water come out.
• spike – A spike is a sharp point or something that sticks up.
• spiky – Spiky is when something has lots of sharp points or edges.
• spill – Spill is when you accidentally knock over a drink or something wet, and it goes everywhere.
• spilling – Spilling is when you pour too much of a drink or food, and it goes out of the container.
• spin – To spin is to make something turn quickly in a circle.
• spinach – Spinach is a type of vegetable that is dark green.
• spine – The spine is a line of bones in your back that helps you stay upright and protects your nerves.
• spiny – Spiny is when something has sharp, pointy parts sticking out.
• spiral – A spiral is a shape that starts in the middle and goes out in a circle, getting farther away as it goes.
• spirit – A spirit can mean a feeling or energy inside someone.
• spirited – Spirited means having a lot of energy and being very lively.
• spiritual – Spiritual means feeling connected to something bigger than us, like love or nature.
• splash – Splash is what happens when something hits the water and makes it fly up.
• splashing – Splashing is what happens when you move in water quickly, like when you kick your feet in a pool.
• split – To split means to divide something into smaller pieces.
• spoil – Spoil means to ruin something or make it not nice.
• sponge – A sponge is a special kind of material that can hold a lot of water.
• spongelike – Spongelike describes something that is similar to a sponge.
• spongy – Spongy is when something feels soft and can squish easily, like a sponge or a soft cake.
• spooky – Spooky is a word we use when something is scary or makes you feel nervous, like a haunted house or a scary...
• spoon – A spoon is a kitchen tool that helps us eat.
• spoons – A spoon is a kitchen tool that helps us eat.
• sporadic – Sporadic means something that happens sometimes, but not all the time.
• sport – A sport is an activity where people play games, like soccer or basketball.
• sports – Sports are activities where people play games and compete.
• spot – A spot is a small area that is different from the rest.
• spotless – Spotless means something is super clean, with no spots or mess at all.
• spotted – Spotted means to notice or find something.
• sprain – A sprain is when you hurt a part of your body, like your ankle or wrist, by twisting it too much.
• spread – Spread means to open something up or to share it with others.
• spring – Spring is one of the four seasons.
• springtime – Springtime is one of the four seasons.
• sprinkle – To sprinkle is to scatter small bits of something over a surface, like when you sprinkle salt on your food...
• sprinkles – Sprinkles are small, sweet pieces that come in different colors.
• sprinkling – Sprinkling is when you take something like water, salt, or seeds and spread it out in little bits over a...
• sprint – A sprint is a quick run.
• sprinter – A sprinter is someone who runs really fast, usually in short races.
• sprite – A sprite is a small, magical being that often has wings and loves to play tricks or help people.
• sprout – A sprout is the first part of a plant that comes out of a seed.
• spy – A spy is a person who secretly collects information about others.
• square – A square is a flat shape that has four equal sides and four corners.
• squash – Squash is a fun sport where you hit a small ball against a wall using a racket.
• squawk – Squawk is a loud sound that birds make.
• squeak – Squeak is a sound that is high-pitched and short.
• squeaky – Squeaky is a word we use when something makes a sharp, high sound.
• squeeze – Squeeze means to press something together with your hands.
• squeezing – Squeezing is when you press something hard with your hands.
• squid – A squid is a type of sea creature that has a long body and eight arms called tentacles.
• squiggle – A squiggle is a curvy line that looks like it twists and turns.
• squirm – Squirm is when you move your body in a funny way because you feel restless or uneasy.
• squirrel – A squirrel is a little animal that has a bushy tail.
• squish – Squish is when you push something soft and it gets flat or changes shape.
• squished – Squished means to press something so it gets smaller or flat.
• squishy – Squishy is when something feels soft and can be pressed down easily.
• stable – Stable means something that is steady and safe.
• stack – A stack is a group of things placed on top of each other, like a stack of pancakes.
• stacking – Stacking is when you place items one on top of another, like when you stack your toys or books to save space.
• stackingcups – Stacking cups are special cups that fit inside each other or can be stacked on top of one another.
• stadium – A stadium is a large building with lots of seats where people watch sports and concerts.
• staff – Staff is a team of people who work together to help things run smoothly, like the teachers and helpers at...
• stage – A stage is a raised area where actors, singers, or dancers perform for an audience.
• stages – Stages are different parts of something.
• stain – A stain is a mark that can happen when something spills or gets dirty, like when you drop food on your...
• stair – Stairs are made of steps that you can walk on to go higher or lower, like when you go to the second floor...
• stairs – Stairs are a series of steps that connect one level of a building to another.
• stale – Stale is when food, like bread or cookies, is no longer fresh.
• stamp – A stamp is a little sticker you put on letters or packages to send them in the mail.
• stand – When you stand, you are upright on your feet.
• standing – Standing is when you are upright on your feet.
• stapler – A stapler is a device that you use to attach sheets of paper.
• star – A star is a big ball of hot gas in space that shines brightly.
• starcraft – Starcraft is a game where you can build spaceships and fight in space.
• stare – To stare is when you look at something very closely and for a long time.
• stars – Stars are big balls of hot gas in space that shine brightly.
• start – Start means to begin doing something.
• starting – Starting is when you begin to do something.
• startled – Startled means you get surprised or a little scared by something unexpected.
• starving – Starving means being very, very hungry.
• station – A station is a special place where you can get on or off trains and buses.
• stationary – Stationary means not moving.
• stationery – Stationery means all the stuff we use for writing and drawing, like notebooks, pens, and markers.
• statue – A statue is a model of a person or an animal made from materials like stone, metal, or clay.
• stay – Stay means to remain in one place.
• stead – Stead means a place where you can stand or stay.
• steady – Steady means being calm and not shaking.
• steam – Steam is what you see when water gets really hot and turns into a gas.
• steamer – A steamer is a kitchen tool that cooks food using steam.
• steel – Steel is a strong metal that is used to make things like cars, buildings, and tools.
• steep – Steep means that something goes up really high quickly, like a tall mountain or a slide that is very slanted.
• steering – Steering is what you do to control where a vehicle goes.
• stegosaurus – The stegosaurus was a large dinosaur known for its plates on its back and spikes on its tail.
• stench – A stench is a really bad smell.
• step – A step is when you move your foot to go forward.
• stepladder – A stepladder is a tool that helps you go up high.
• steps – Steps are the movements you make when you walk.
• stepwise – Stepwise means doing something in small steps, one after the other.
• stew – Stew is a kind of food that you make by cooking pieces of meat and vegetables slowly in a pot with some water.
• stick – A stick is a small piece of wood that comes from trees.
• sticker – A sticker is a piece of paper or plastic with a picture on it that has glue on the back.
• stickers – Stickers are like small pictures that have glue on the back.
• sticks – Sticks are small pieces of wood that come from trees.
• sticky – Sticky is when something is gooey or tacky, like honey or tape.
• stiff – Stiff means that something is not flexible.
• still – Still means something is not moving or making noise.
• stillness – Stillness is when everything is calm and quiet.
• stinky – Stinky is a word we use when something has a really bad smell.
• stir – Stir means to mix something by moving a spoon or stick around in it.
• stirred – Stirred means to mix things together by moving them around.
• stitch – A stitch is what you make when you use a needle and thread to join pieces of fabric.
• stock – Stock is like a piece of a company.
• stolen – Stolen means when someone takes something that doesn't belong to them without asking.
• stomach – The stomach is a part of your body where food goes after you chew it.
• stone – A stone is a small, hard piece of rock.
• stones – Stones are solid pieces of rock.
• stood – Stood is the past tense of stand.
• stool – A stool is a type of chair that is usually tall and has no back.
• stop – Stop means to pause or not continue.
• stop-over – A stop-over is when you take a break in the middle of a trip.
• stopper – A stopper is a small object that you put in the top of a bottle to keep the liquid inside from coming out.
• storage – Storage means a place where you can keep things, like a closet or a shelf, so they don't get lost.
• store – A store is a building where people sell things.
• stories – Stories are like little adventures that you can read or listen to.
• storm – A storm is a strong weather event that can bring heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes lightning.
• stormy – Stormy is when the weather is really wild.
• story – A story is a way to share ideas and adventures.
• storyline – A storyline is the main idea of a story.
• storyteller – A storyteller is a person who tells stories to others.
• stove – A stove is a kitchen appliance that heats up so we can cook our meals.
• straight – Straight means not curved or bent.
• straighten – To straighten something means to make it straight.
• strange – Strange means something that is not normal or is surprising.
• stranger – A stranger is a person you have never met before.
• strap – A strap is a strong piece of cloth or leather that you can use to hold things, like a bag or a watch, so...
• strategy – A strategy is a plan you make to do something.
• stratum – A stratum is like a layer.
• straw – A straw is a small tube that helps you drink liquids.
• strawberry – A strawberry is a small, red fruit that is very sweet.
• stream – A stream is a place where water flows.
• streamers – Streamers are people who share their gaming or creative activities live on the internet.
• street – A street is a road in a town or city where cars drive and people walk.
• strength – Strength is how strong your body is.
• stress – Stress is when you feel worried or upset about something.
• stressed – Stressed means feeling worried or upset.
• stretch – Stretch means to pull something to make it bigger or longer.
• stretchy – Stretchy is when something can stretch out.
• strike – A strike is when people stop working to ask for better things, like more money or better places to work.
• string – A string is a group of letters or words put together.
• stringy – Stringy means something that is long and thin, like spaghetti or a piece of string.
• striped – Striped means that something has long lines or bands of different colors.
• stroll – Strolling means walking at a nice, easy pace.
• strong – Strong means having a lot of strength.
• structure – A structure is something that is made by putting different parts together.
• structures – Structures are buildings or things made by people.
• struggle – Struggle is when you find something difficult and you have to work hard to make it happen, like learning...
• stub – A stub is a small piece left over after something is used.
• stud – A stud is a strong piece of metal or wood that helps hold things together, like in a wall or a building.
• student – A student is someone who goes to school to learn from teachers and do homework.
• study – Study is when you pay attention to something to understand it better.
• stuff – Stuff is a word we use to talk about different things we have.
• stuffed – Stuffed means something is filled with something else.
• stump – A stump is the part of a tree that remains in the ground after the tree has been chopped down.
• stun – Stun means to make someone feel very surprised or shocked.
• stunned – Stunned means feeling very surprised or shocked.
• stunning – Stunning means something is very beautiful or amazing.
• sturdy – Sturdy means that something is very strong and can last a long time without getting damaged.
• style – Style is the way we choose to dress or act.
• subdomain – A subdomain is like a little part of a bigger website.
• submarine – A submarine is a type of vehicle that travels underwater.
• subsistence – Subsistence means having just enough food and things to live.
• substance – A substance is a type of material.
• substitute – A substitute is something that you use instead of something else.
• subtract – Subtract means to take away.
• subtraction – Subtraction is when you take away some things from a group.
• subway – A subway is a kind of train that runs underground.
• succeed – Succeed means to do something really well or to reach a goal.
• succeeded – Succeeded means you did something really well or you reached a goal.
• succeeding – Succeeding means doing something really well or getting what you wanted.
• success – Success is when you achieve your goals or dreams, like finishing a puzzle or getting a good grade.
• successful – Successful means you achieved something you wanted to do.
• succulent – Succulents are special plants that store water in their leaves or stems.
• sudden – Sudden means something that happens all of a sudden, like when it starts to rain out of nowhere or when a...
• suds – Suds are the foamy bubbles that form when you use soap.
• sufficient – Sufficient means having enough of something.
• sugar – Sugar is a sweet substance that comes from plants.
• suggest – To suggest means to tell someone a good idea or something they can do.
• suit – A suit is a nice outfit that grown-ups wear, often made of a jacket and pants.
• suitable – Suitable means that something is good for a certain purpose.
• suitcase – A suitcase is a type of bag that you pack with your clothes and toys when you travel.
• suitcases – A suitcase is a type of bag that you pack with your clothes and toys when you travel.
• suits – Suits are special clothes that people wear for important events, like weddings or meetings.
• sum – Sum is what you get when you add two or more numbers.
• summer – Summer is the season when it gets really hot.
• sun – The sun is a huge star that shines in the sky.
• sunbathe – Sunbathing means lying in the sun to get warm and maybe a little tan.
• sundown – Sundown is the time when the sun sets in the sky.
• sunglasses – Sunglasses are cool glasses that you put on your face to keep your eyes safe from the sun.
• sunlight – Sunlight is the bright light that comes from the sun.
• sunlit – Sunlit means that a place or thing is filled with sunlight.
• sunnies – Sunnies are short for sunglasses.