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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • sabbathnounB2+The weekly day set aside for rest and worship.
  • sabbatical/səˈbætɪkəl/nounC13 meaningsA long, approved break from work, taken for study, travel or rest.
  • sable/ˈseɪbəl/nounC22 meaningsA small dark fur-bearing animal.
  • sabotage/ˈsæ.bəˌtɑːʒ/nounB22 meaningsDamaging something deliberately and secretly.
  • saboteur/ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/nounC1Somebody who deliberately wrecks work or equipment.
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An extinct cat with enormous upper fangs.
  • sachet/ˈsæʃeɪ/nounB2+A small sealed packet holding one dose or portion.
  • sack/sæk/nounB15 meaningsA large bag made of strong cloth or thick paper.
  • sacrament/ˈsækɹəmənt/nounC1One of the formal rites regarded as carrying grace.
  • sacred/ˈseɪkɹɪd/adjectiveB12 meaningsSet apart as holy.
  • sacrifice/ˈsæk.ɹɪ.faɪs/nounB24 meaningsSomething valuable that you give up for the sake of something more important.
  • sacrilege/ˈsækɹɪlɪd͡ʒ/nounC1Violation of something held sacred.
  • sacrosanct/ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/adjectiveC2So sacred that it must never be touched or changed.
  • sad/ˈsæd/adjectiveA12 meaningsFeeling bad and close to tears.
  • saddle/ˈsædl̩/nounB15 meaningsA leather seat strapped to a horse's back for a rider.
  • saddlebag/ˈsædəlˌbæɡ/nounB2+A bag hung from the back of a saddle.
  • saddler/ˈsadlə/nounC1A craftsman who makes riding gear from leather.
  • sadist/ˈseɪdɪst/nounC1Somebody who takes pleasure in cruelty.
  • sadistic/səˈdɪstɪk/adjectiveC1Taking pleasure in the pain of others.
  • sadly/ˈsædli/adverbB1+2 meaningsIn a way that shows sorrow.
  • sadness/ˈsædnəs/nounB1The state of being unhappy.
  • safari/səˈfɑːɹ.i/nounB1+An expedition to watch or hunt wild animals.
  • safe/ˈseɪ̯f/adjectiveA24 meaningsNot in danger; protected from harm.
  • safe deposit boxnounB2A locked box in a bank vault for valuables.
  • safe housenounB2A secret place where somebody can hide.
  • safe journeyphraseB1A wish for somebody setting off travelling.
  • safeguard/ˈseɪfɡɑːd/verbB2+To protect something from harm or loss.
  • safeguardingnounC1Steps taken to protect somebody at risk.
  • safety/ˈseɪfti/nounB13 meaningsThe state of being protected from harm or danger.
  • safety demonstrationnounB2The briefing on what to do in an emergency.
  • safety gogglesnounB2Sealed eye protection worn in a laboratory.
  • safety guardnounB2A barrier that keeps hands out of moving parts.
  • safety netnounB2The mesh stretched below to catch a falling performer.
  • saffron/ˈsæfɹən/nounB2+An orange-yellow spice made from the dried stigmas of a crocus.
  • sag/sæɡ/verbB2+2 meaningsTo sink or bend under weight.
  • saga/ˈsɑːɡə/nounB2+3 meaningsA long story covering many years or generations.
  • sagacious/səˈɡeɪʃəs/adjectiveC2Showing deep and shrewd wisdom.
  • sage/seɪd͡ʒ/nounB2+2 meaningsA soft grey-green herb used in cooking.
  • sail/seɪl/verbB12 meaningsTo travel across water in a boat pushed by the wind.
  • sailing racenounB1A contest between boats driven by wind.
  • sailor/ˈseɪ.lɚ/nounB12 meaningsSomebody who works on a ship.
  • saint/seɪnt/nounB1Somebody declared holy by a church.
  • sainthoodnounC1The state of being recognised as holy.
  • sake/ˈseɪ̯k/nounB1The benefit or purpose of something.
  • salacious/səˈleɪ.ʃəs/adjectiveC2Dwelling on sex in a way meant to titillate.
  • salad/ˈsæl.əd/nounA1A cold mix of vegetables, usually dressed.
  • salami/səˈlɑːmi/nounB1+A hard spiced sausage eaten in thin slices.
  • salary/ˈsæləɹi/nounB1+The fixed money you receive from your company every month.
  • sale/seːl/nounA23 meaningsA period when a shop sells its goods at lower prices than usual.
  • sale railnounB2The rack holding reduced clothing.
  • salesmannounB1A man whose job is persuading people to buy.
  • salesmanshipnounC1Skill at persuading people to buy.
  • salespersonnounB2+A person whose job is persuading customers to buy.
  • saleswomannounB2A woman whose job is persuading people to buy.
  • salient/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/adjectiveC1Standing out as the most noticeable point.
  • saline/ˈseɪ.laɪn/adjectiveB2+Containing salt.
  • saliva/səˈlaɪvə/nounB2The watery liquid produced in the mouth.
  • salivate/ˈsælɪveɪt/verbC1To produce saliva, especially at the thought of food.
  • sallow/ˈsæloʊ/adjectiveC1Yellowish and unhealthy in complexion.
  • sally/ˈsæli/nounC2A sudden rush out from a defended position.