| surround |
When something surrounds another thing, it is all around it. When trees surround a house, it means that the trees are near the house on all sides. When people surround someone, they are everywhere around them. |
| survive |
When you survive, you continue to live after something very dangerous has happened. When you survive, you do not die. [2 definitions] |
| Swahili |
Swahili is one of the important languages of the world. It is spoken mostly in countries of east and central Africa. Because Africa has many, many languages, Swahili is often used as a way for people from different places in Africa to talk with each other. |
| swallow1 |
When you swallow, you make food go from your mouth to your stomach. |
| swamp |
A swamp is land that is mostly covered with water. A swamp has trees and many plants, but they usually grow from soil that is under the water. You can only see the parts of the trees and plants that are above the water. Many kinds of birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals live in or around swamps. |
| swan |
A swan is a large water bird that is usually white. A swan has a very long neck, and its head is similar in shape to a duck's. |
| Swaziland |
Swaziland is the old name of a country in Africa that is now called Eswatini. Eswatini lies between the countries of South Africa and Mozambique. People in Eswatini speak a language called Swazi and also English. |
| sweater |
A sweater is a warm piece of clothing that you wear on the top part of your body. It is often made of wool or a similar material. |
| Sweden |
Sweden is a country in Europe. Its neighbors are Norway and Finland. Sweden has many forests and lakes. The northern part of Sweden produces a lot of wood for building things. The southern part of Sweden has many farms. Sweden is famous for making cars and furniture. People in Sweden speak a language called Swedish. |
| Swedish |
When something is Swedish, it is from the country of Sweden, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Sweden. [2 definitions] |
| sweep |
When you sweep the floor, you clear the floor of dirt and dust by using a broom. |
| sweet |
When something is sweet, it has a taste like sugar or honey. [3 definitions] |
| sweetheart |
Sometimes one person calls another person "Sweetheart." It is like a name that a person uses to show that they love someone else. A husband might call his wife "Sweetheart," or your mom or dad might call you "Sweetheart." [2 definitions] |
| sweet roll |
A sweet roll is a round type of bread just big enough for one person to eat. The bread is soft and sweet, and sometimes there is icing on top. Sweet rolls often have things like cinnamon, raisins, or nuts. |
| swell |
When something swells, it gets larger little by little. If you hit your finger hard with a hammer, your finger might swell. This is because blood and other liquids in the body are rushing to your finger to try to help it heal. This is a good thing, but it's not good if something swells too much. |
| swim |
When you swim, you move through water by moving your body, especially by moving your arms and legs. |
| swimmer |
A swimmer is a person who swims. Often, a swimmer is someone who swims with a team. |
| swimming |
Swimming is the activity or sport of moving though water using your body, especially using your arms and legs. |
| swimsuit |
A swimsuit is a something people wear when they swim. Bathing suit is another word for swimsuit. |
| swing |
A swing is a seat that hangs from ropes or chains. You sit on a swing and move back and forth through the air for fun. [4 definitions] |
| swing set |
A swing set is something made of metal or wood that holds up swings. Sometimes you see a swing set in a park or in a school playground. Some people have a swing set in their own yard. |