| slipper |
Slippers are things that you wear on your feet only in the house. Many people wear slippers before they go to bed and when they get up in the morning. Slippers are comfortable and keep your feet warm. |
| slippery |
When something is slippery, it's easy to slide on it and easy to fall on it. Things are often slippery when they are covered with something like ice, oil, or soap. [2 definitions] |
| sloth |
A sloth is a mammal with long fur, long arms and legs, and long claws. Sloths live in trees and use their long claws to hang upside down. Sloths are famous for staying in one place for a long time. When sloths do move, they move very slowly. The rainforests of Central America and South America are home to the sloth. |
| Slovakia |
Slovakia is a country in Europe. Two of its neighbors are the Czech Republic and Ukraine. Slovakia has many mountains, rivers, and caves. Many people come to Slovakia for skiing and hiking and also to see old castles, houses, and churches. An important business in Slovakia is making cars. Another is making things like televisions and parts for computers. |
| Slovenia |
Slovenia is a country in Europe. Its neighbors are Italy, Austria, and Croatia. Slovenia has many mountains and rivers. Winter sports are very popular in Slovenia. Soccer and basketball are enjoyed by many people there too. |
| slow |
When something is slow, it means that it does not or cannot move fast. [3 definitions] |
| small |
When something is small, it is little. A SMALL spider is not very scary, but a BIG spider is very scary! |
| smart |
When you are smart, you have a good mind. You can learn well and figure out a lot of things. [2 definitions] |
| smash |
If you smash something, you break it into pieces by doing something like hitting it, jumping on it, or throwing it. There is often a loud noise when you smash something. [4 definitions] |
| smell |
When you smell something, your nose is working to tell you something. When you smell smoke in the air, you know there is smoke because of what your nose tells you. [5 definitions] |
| smelly |
If something is smelly, it has a strong smell. Usually it's a kind of bad smell, like the smell of dirty socks or garbage, but it could be a smell that some people like. Certain kinds of cheese are smelly, but many people like the taste anyway. |
| smile |
When you smile, the corners of your mouth turn up. People often smile when they are happy or when something seems funny. [2 definitions] |
| smoke |
Smoke is what you often see in the air when something is burning. Smoke sometimes looks like a gray, white, or black cloud. It is made up of gases. [3 definitions] |
| smooth |
When something is smooth, the surface is very even. If you touch something smooth, it is very easy to move your fingers over it. The skin of an apple is smooth, but the skin of a pineapple is not smooth at all! [2 definitions] |
| snack |
A snack is something we eat for fun or when we are just a little hungry. We often eat things like cookies, crackers, nuts, and fruits as snacks. |
| snail |
A snail is a small animal with a soft body and a round shell on its back. Snails live in water or on land and move very slowly. |
| snake |
A snake is an animal with a long and narrow body, smooth skin, and no legs. Snakes are part of the group of animals called reptiles. |
| snap |
A snap is a small metal object that is used to open and close something. Snaps can be used instead of buttons or a zipper, and they are often used on jackets, shirts, or other clothes. When you use a snap to open or close something, the snap makes a quick, sharp noise when its two parts are connected or are pulled apart. [4 definitions] |
| sneak |
When someone sneaks, they move quietly and try not to be seen. [3 definitions] |
| sneaker |
A sneaker is a soft shoe that has a rubber bottom. People wear sneakers to play sports or just to be comfortable when they walk. |
| sneeze |
When you sneeze, you let out a sudden burst of air through your mouth and nose. Some people also make a loud noise when they sneeze. |