Nouns that start with S

Noun

Definition + Plural Form(s)

Example Sentence

Salient

an area of land or fortress that protrudes in an outward or angled fashion to form a line of military attack or defense

PLURAL: Salients

The Germans were no longer able to attack farther into the Kursk salient after this important fight.

Salute

Is a respectful or courteous display of acknowledgment, particularly one made to or by a person upon arrival or departure

PLURAL: Salutes

He salutes triumphantly by raising his arms.

Script

characters printed in handwriting rather than print

PLURAL: Scripts

The play’s script was written by me.

Science

Is the academic and practical pursuit of the methodical examination of the physical and natural world’s composition and behavior through observation and experimentation

PLURAL: Sciences

For medical science to advance, research is essential.

Scholarship

academic success or achievement; advanced learning

PLURAL: Scholarships

Lack of scholarship has nothing to do with intellectual dishonesty.

Scholar

Is an expert in a specific field of study, particularly the humanities

PLURAL: Scholars

He was the most eminent scholar in his profession.

Scripter

Is a writer of scripts for plays, movies, or television dramas

PLURAL: Scripters

He’s an excellent scripter.

Sea

the vast body of salt water that encircles and covers the majority of the earth’s surface

PLURAL: Seas

The government ought to outlaw the disposal of radioactive waste in the sea.

Self-Confidence

realistic assurance in one’s own wisdom, skill, strength, etc.

PLURAL: Self-Confidence

I’m so exhausted and have no self-confidence at all.

Shadow

Is a shadow or form created by something blocking light from reaching a surface

PLURAL: Shadows

Long shadows are cast by trees.

Shape

the outside appearance, outline, or outlines of someone or something

PLURAL: Shapes

She liked the way his nose was shaped.

Sickness

Is the condition of being sick

PLURAL: Sicknesses

There’s a lot of sickness around this winter.

Sister

a woman or girl in comparison to her parents’ other daughters and sons

PLURAL: Sisters

I have nine brothers and sisters.

Sketch

a crude or incomplete sketch or painting that is frequently created to help create a more polished picture

PLURAL: Sketches

A sketch of my brother reading a book was created by my mother.

Skill

the capacity to do action well

PLURAL: Skills

I’m not good at sewing.

Slick

an application or quantity of an oily or shiny material

PLURAL: Slicks

She put on a quick slick of lipstick.

Smash

an instance of something crashing or it’s sound

PLURAL: Smashes

He heard glass smash.

Smoothie

Is a fruit-based beverage that is creamy and made with juice, milk, or yogurt

PLURAL: Smoothies

I want to sip on a smoothie.

Snack

a little something consumed in between meals

PLURAL: Snacks

Few people can resist a snack until the evening meal.

Snap

a swift, cracking noise or movement

PLURAL: Snaps

She closed her purse with a snap.

Soul

the immortal spiritual or ethereal component of a person or animal

PLURAL: Souls

You’re a brave soul.

Sophisticate

Is a person who has traveled much and is well-versed in fashion and culture

PLURAL: Sophisticates

He is one of the most sophisticated New Yorkers.

Spark

Is a tiny fiery fragment created by the collision of two hard surfaces, such as metal or stone, or by lighting things on fire

PLURAL: Sparks

Sparks were flying from the log fire.

Spice

Is a language structure that is employed as a spell or incantation

PLURAL: Spices

A chief uses spices such as oregano, and pepper.

Squire

Is a man of great social standing who owns and resides on an estate in the country, particularly the largest landowner in such a region

PLURAL: Squires

He is the squire of Radbourne Hall.