| South Carolina |
South Carolina is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write South Carolina is SC. |
| South China Sea |
The South China Sea is a part of the Pacific Ocean that touches the south coast of China and many other countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Brunei. |
| South Dakota |
South Dakota is one of the fifty states that make up the United States of America. A short way to write South Dakota is SD. |
| Southeast Asia |
Southeast Asia is a region of the continent of Asia. It is in the eastern part of Asia, and it is also to the south of the country of China. Some of the countries of Southeast Asia are Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Large and small islands make up some of the countries of Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia and the Philippines. |
| southern |
When you walk in a southern direction, you walk toward the south. When you live in the southern part of the country, it means that you live in the part of the country that is to the south. |
| Southern Ocean |
The Southern Ocean is an ocean that goes around the continent of Antarctica. An ocean is a large body of salt water that covers a very large part of the earth. An ocean is much bigger than a sea or lake. The Southern Ocean is very cold, but it is home to many kinds of fish and birds. Some kinds of penguins and seals hunt for their food in the ocean, and different kinds of whales and dolphins can be found there too. |
| South Korea |
South Korea is a country in Asia. North Korea is its neighbor. It is also near China and Japan. South Korea is on a peninsula that sticks out into the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. These two seas are part of the Pacific Ocean. South Korea is a small country, but it has many people. South Korea makes many products that are bought by people in other countries. Maybe you have a computer or a telephone that was made in South Korea. |
| South Pole |
The South Pole is the point on the earth that is farther south than anything else in the world. |
| South Sudan |
South Sudan is a country in Africa. Some of its neighbors are Ethiopia, Republic of the Congo, and Sudan. South Sudan has a lot of land that is covered by grass and forests. These lands are home to aardvarks, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, lions, and many other types of animals. |
| souvenir |
A souvenir is something that you keep so that you will remember a place, event, or other thing in your life. Many places that people visit sell souvenirs such as hats, small toys, T-shirts, or flags. |
| soybean |
The soybean is a kind of plant. People and animals eat its seeds, and they eat many foods that are made from the seeds. The seeds are called soybeans too. The soybean is one of the most important crops that farmers grow all over the world. |
| space |
Space is the area that contains the stars, the planets, our sun, and our moon. Everything in the universe is in space. [3 definitions] |
| spaceship |
A spaceship is a vehicle that can carry people and things away from Earth and into space. Spaceships can travel to the moon and other planets. |
| spade1 |
A spade is a tool for digging in the ground. It has a long handle and a flat metal part on one end. The metal part is called a blade, and you can push it into the ground with your foot. |
| spade2 |
A spade is a shape that you see on some playing cards. It is black and looks like a leaf with a short stem. |
| spaghetti |
Spaghetti is a food that is made with noodles and a sauce. The noodles are like long strings that are made with flour and water. In spaghetti, the noodles are cooked and soft. The sauce for spaghetti is often made with tomatoes and spices. Some people put sausage or other meat and vegetables in the sauce too. |
| Spain |
Spain is a country in Europe. Two of its neighbors are France and Portugal. Spain has mountains in the north and beautiful beaches along the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Spain also has land for growing things such as grapes, oranges, and olives. The language called Spanish comes from Spain. |
| Spanish |
When something is Spanish, it is from the country of Spain, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Spain. [2 definitions] |
| spatula |
A spatula is a kitchen tool that people often use to spread foods. Some spatulas are also used to lift up pieces of food and turn them over. |
| speak |
When you speak, you say words or talk. [3 definitions] |
| speaker |
In a conversation, the person who is talking is called the speaker. Any person who speaks is also a speaker. [3 definitions] |