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sulfur a substance that is one of the chemical elements. It is found in the form of pale yellow crystals or in compounds with other elements. Sulfur is used in making matches, gunpowder, and fertilizer. (symbol: S)
sulk to express anger or bad humor by being silent or distant. [2 definitions]
sullen silently showing anger. [2 definitions]
sulphur another spelling of sulfur.
sultan the ruler of an Islamic country.
sum the number or amount that comes from adding two or more numbers. [3 definitions]
sumac a small tree with pointed leaves and clusters of red or white berries.
summer the warmest season of the year, falling between spring and autumn. In the northern hemisphere, summer begins in June and continues into September. In the southern hemisphere, summer begins in December and continues into March. [2 definitions]
summery like or having to do with summer.
summit the highest part; peak. [3 definitions]
summon to call to appear for a particular purpose. [2 definitions]
summons a notice to appear before a court of law.
sum up to state or tell again in a short, clear way.
Sun. abbreviation of "Sunday."
sun the star in the middle of our solar system. The earth and other planets revolve around it and receive heat and light from it. [5 definitions]
sunbathe to bare the body to the sun's rays.
sunbeam a ray or shaft of light from the sun.
sunburn a sore redness of the skin caused by staying in the sun too long. [2 definitions]
sundae a serving of ice cream topped with syrup, fruit, chopped nuts, and whipped cream.
Sunday the first day of the week. Sunday comes between Saturday and Monday.
sundial a device that stands in a garden or on a lawn to show the time of day. A sundial has a flat, round disk with numbers and a pointer that casts a shadow. As the shadow moves across the numbers, the sundial shows what time it is.