Which sentence uses the noun 'shortage' correctly?

There is a shortage of clean water in the region.

The shortage between the two towns is only five miles.

His shortage made it hard to reach the top shelf.

We took a shortage break after lunch.

1000+ Nouns that Start with S in English • 7ESL

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Are you looking to expand your vocabulary or perhaps prepare for a game of Scrabble? This lesson is perfect for you. In this lesson, you will explore an array of nouns that start with S.

You’ll find common nouns, abstract nouns, positive nouns, and proper nouns all starting with S. Additionally, there is a list of these nouns along with their meanings and an image to help visualize them. Prepare to enhance your language skills with these thoughtfully categorized S nouns.

Nouns that Start with S

What Are Nouns that Start with S?

To start off, most of us reading this probably already know what a noun is, but a little refresher never hurts anything. So, what is a noun? A noun is a word that is used to identify a particular person, place, or thing. Below I’ve listed some nouns that begin with the letter S and a short meaning for each.

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Common Nouns that Start with S

Nouns	Examples
Salad	I had a Caesar salad for lunch.
Sand	The sand at the beach was warm and soft.
Sandwich	I made a turkey sandwich for my lunch.
Sapling	The sapling had just started to grow leaves.
Satellite	The satellite orbits the Earth every 90 minutes.
Sauce	The pasta was delicious with tomato sauce.
School	My son goes to a school near our house.
Science	Science is a subject that requires a lot of study and research.
Scissors	I need a pair of scissors to cut this paper.
Scooter	The child was riding a scooter in the park.
Screen	The computer screen was too bright for my eyes.
Screw	I need a screw to fix this table leg.
Sea	We saw dolphins swimming in the sea.
Seal	The seal was sunbathing on the rocks.
Season	My favorite season is autumn.
Seat	Can you save me a seat at the movie theater?
Secretary	The secretary answered the phone and took a message.
Seed	The seed will grow into a beautiful flower.
Segment	The TV show is divided into different segments.
Seminar	I attended a seminar on marketing last week.
Sensation	The cold water gave me a sensation of shivers.
Sentence	Can you write a sentence using this word?
Sentiment	The sentiment in the room was one of sadness.
Sequence	The sequence of events was unclear.
Series	I love to binge-watch TV series on the weekends.
Server	The server brought us our food quickly.
Service	The customer service representative was very helpful.
Session	I have a therapy session every Thursday.
Setting	The setting of the movie was a small town in Texas.
Settlement	The settlement of the dispute took several months.
Sewing	I learned sewing from my grandmother.
Shadow	The tree cast a long shadow on the grass.
Shake	I like to drink a chocolate shake after dinner.
Shape	The shape of the vase was unique.
Shark	The shark swam close to the beach.
Sheep	The sheep were grazing in the field.
Sheet	Can you hand me a clean sheet for the bed?
Shelf	I need to buy a new shelf for my books.
Shell	The shell of the egg was cracked.
Shelter	The homeless man found shelter in a church.
Shift	I work the night shift at the hospital.
Ship	The ship was sailing across the ocean.
Shirt	My favorite shirt is blue and white striped.
Shoe	I need to buy a new pair of shoes for my brother.
Shore	We enjoyed a lovely picnic on the shore of the lake.
Shortage	There’s a shortage of gasoline due to the recent oil spill.
Shoulder	I injured my shoulder while playing basketball.
Show	Let’s watch a show at the theater tonight.
Shower	I need to take a quick shower before going to work.
Side	I prefer to sit on the sunny side of the room.
Sight	The sight of the beautiful sunset left us speechless.
Silk	She wore a beautiful dress made of pure silk.
Silver	The silver bracelet was a gift from her grandmother.
Singer	My favorite singer is Beyonce.
Sink	The kitchen sink is clogged and needs to be fixed.
Sister	My sister is studying to become a doctor.
Site	The construction site is noisy and dusty.
Size	The size of the pizza was perfect for our group.
Skill	He has great skill at playing the guitar.
Skin	Her skin was soft and smooth to the touch.
Skirt	She wore a short skirt to the party.
Skull	The archaeologists found a skull during the excavation.
Sky	The sky was a beautiful shade of blue.
Slavery	Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.
Sleeve	The shirt has long sleeves to keep you warm.
Slogan	The company’s slogan is “Think Different.”
Slope	The slope of the hill was too steep to climb.
Smile	A smile can brighten someone’s day.
Smoke	The smoke from the fire filled the room.
Snack	I like to have a healthy snack in the afternoon.
Snake	I saw a snake in the grass while hiking.
Sneaker	He wore a pair of bright red sneakers with his suit.
Snow	The snow was so deep that it covered the cars.
Soap	I need to buy some soap for the shower.
Soccer	I play soccer every weekend with my friends.
Society	Society has become more accepting of diverse lifestyles.

Abstract Nouns that Start with S

Abstract Nouns	Examples Sentences
Success	His success was due to his hard work and perseverance.
Serenity	She found serenity in the peacefulness of the forest.
Sympathy	She expressed her sympathy for the family’s loss.
Solitude	He enjoyed the solitude of the countryside.
Spirituality	Her spirituality gave her a sense of peace and purpose.
Sensitivity	He showed sensitivity to the needs of his clients.
Simplicity	The simplicity of the design made it easy to use.
Strength	Her strength of character helped her overcome adversity.
Serendipity	Their meeting was a serendipity that changed their lives.

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Positive Nouns that Start with S

Nouns	Examples
Smile	Her smile lit up the room.
Success	His success was due to hard work and dedication.
Serenity	The peaceful garden was filled with serenity.
Strength	Her strength of character was admirable.
Spirit	His fighting spirit never wavered.
Satisfaction	The satisfaction of completing a task was fulfilling.
Support	Her family provided unwavering support during tough times.
Synergy	The synergy between the two departments was essential for the project’s success.
Solution	The solution to the problem was finally found.
Service	The customer service was exceptional.
Sunlight	The warm sunlight filled the room.
Sparkle	The ocean had a beautiful sparkle to it.
Soulmate	She found her soulmate in college.
Sensation	The sensation of warm sand between her toes was comforting.
Sweetness	The sweetness of the dessert was perfect.
Sincerity	His sincerity made him trustworthy.
Sensitivity	Her sensitivity to others’ needs made her a great leader.
Spark	The spark between them was undeniable.
Security	The security of her job allowed her to relax.
Sympathy	The sympathy shown by her friends was heartwarming.
Simplicity	The simplicity of the design was elegant.
Superpower	Her superpower was her ability to empathize with others.
Selflessness	Her selflessness in volunteering was inspiring.
Stamina	His stamina allowed him to run marathons.
Stability	The stability of the foundation ensured the building’s safety.
Sublime	The sunset was a sublime experience.
Splendor	The splendor of the palace was breathtaking.

Proper Nouns that Start with S

Sarah
Steven
Samantha
Sydney
Singapore
Santiago
San Francisco
Seattle
Shanghai
Stockholm
Sofia
Sao Paulo
Sydney Opera House
Statue of Liberty
Saint Petersburg
Sahara Desert
Sierra Leone
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
Scotland
Sherlock Holmes
Star Wars
Super Mario Bros

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Nouns that Start with S in English – Created by 7ESL

List of Nouns that Start with S

Saber
Sable
Sabotage
Sabre
Sac
Sachet
Sack
Sacker
Sacrament
Sacrifice
Sacrilege
Saddle
Sadism
Sadist
Sadness
Safari
Safe
Safeguard
Safety
Saffron
Saga
Sage
Sagebrush
Sago
Sail
Sailboat
Sailing
Sailor
Saint
Sainthood
Sake
Salad
Salamander
Salami
Salary
Sale
Salesgirl
Saleslady
Salesman
Salesmanship
Salesmen
Saltiness
Sandstorm
Sanity
Sap
Sapling
Sarcasm
Sari
Sash
Sashimi
Sassing
Satellite
Satiety
Satin
Satire
Satirist
Satisfaction
Satsuma
Saturation
Sauce
Saucepan
Sauerkraut
Sausage
Saver
Saving
Savior
Savor
Saw
Sawdust
Sawing
Sawmill
Sawtimber
Sax
Saxophone
Saxophonist
Say
Saying
Sba
Scale
Scandal
Scarlet
Schemer
Scholar
Scholarship
School
Schoolboy
Schoolchildren
Schoolgirl
Schoolhouse
Schooling
Schoolmaster
Schoolmate
Schoolroom
Schoolwork
Script
Scripture
Scrivener
Scrub
Scrubbing
Scrupulosity
Scrutiny
Scuffle
Sculptor
Sculpture
Scurvy
Sea
Seacoast
Seafood
Seahorse
Seal
Sealing
Seam
Seaman
Seamanship
Seamen
Seaquake
Search
Searching
Searchlight
Seashore
Seaside
Season
Seasoning
Seat
Secret
Seeker
Segment
Seizure
Selection
Selectivity
Self
Selfishness
Sell
Seller
Selling
Sellout
Semblance
Semester
Seminar
Seminary
Semitrance
Senate
Senator
Sending
Senior
Seniority
Senora
Sensation
Sensationalism
Sense
Sensibility
Sensing
Sensitivity
Sensor
Sensuality
Sentence
Sentiment
Sentimentality
Sentinel
Sentry
Separation
Sepia
Septa
Septation
September
Septum
Sequel
Sequence
Sequestration
Sera
Seraphim
Serenade
Serenity
Serge
Sergeant
Serial
Sermon
Serpent
Serum
Servant
Service
Servicemen
Servicing
Serving
Servo
Sesame
Session
Set
Setback
Setsw
Setting
Settlement
Settler
Setup
Severalty
Severing
Severity
Sewage
Sewer
Sforzando
Shack
Shade
Shading
Shadow
Shadowing
Shaft
Shag
Shake
Shaker
Shaking
Sham
Shame
Shampoo
Shamrock
Shank
Shanty
Shape
Shaping
Share
Sharecrop
Shareholder
Sharing
Sharpening
Shawl
Shea
Sheaf
Shear
Sheath
Sheathing
Shed
Sheen
Sheep
Sheepskin
Sheet
Sheeting
Sheik
Shelf
Shell
Shelter
Shepherd
Sheriff
Sherry
Shibboleth
Shield
Shielding
Shift
Shill
Shimmer
Shin
Shinbone
Shine
Ship
Shipboard
Shipbuilding
Shipmate
Shipment
Shipper
Shipping
Shipwreck
Shirt
Shirtfront
Shirtsleeve
Shish
Shiver
Shock
Shocker
Shockwave
Shoe
Shoelace
Shoestring
Shoot
Shooter
Shooting
Shop
Shopper
Shopping
Shore
Shoreline
Shortage
Shortcut
Shorthand
Shortstop
Shot
Shotgun
Shoulder
Shout
Shouting
Shovel
Show
Showcase
Showdown
Shower
Showerhead
Showing
Showman
Showmanship
Showmen
Showpiece
Showroom
Shrapnel
Shred
Shredder
Shriek
Shrieking
Shrimp
Shrine
Shrinkage
Shrub
Shrubbery
Shrug
Shuffle
Shunt
Shutdown
Shutter
Sickroom
Side
Sideboard
Sidelight
Sideline
Sidemen
Sideshow
Sidewalk
Sidewinder
Siding
Siege
Sienna
Siesta
Sieve
Sifting
Sigh
Sight
Sighting
Sign
Signal
Signaling
Signature
Signboard
Significance
Signing
Signpost
Silence
Silhouette
Silica
Silicon
Silicone
Silk
Sill
Silo
Silver
Similarity
Simile
Similitude
Simpleton
Simplicity
Simulation
Sin
Sincerity
Sine
Singer
Singing
Single
Singularity
Sink
Sinkhole
Sinking
Sinner
Sip
Sir
Siren
Sister
Site
Sitter
Sitting
Situation
Size
Skeet
Skeleton
Skepticism
Sketch
Sketchbook
Skewer
Ski
Skid
Skiff
Skiing
Skill
Skillet
Skimming
Skin
Skipper
Skirmish
Skirmishing
Skirt
Skit
Skull
Skullcap
Sky
Skylight
Skyline
Skyscraper
Skywave
Slab
Slack
Slander
Slanderer
Slang
Slant
Slapstick
Slat
Slate
Slaughter
Slave
Slavery
Slaying
Sledding
Sleep
Sleeping
Sleepwalker
Sleet
Sleeve
Sleuthing
Slice
Slick
Slicker
Slide
Slight
Sling
Slingshot
Slip
Slippage
Slipper
Slipstream
Slit
Slitter
Slob
Sloe
Slogan
Sloop
Slop
Slope
Slot
Slouch
Slowing
Sludge
Slug
Slugger
Sluice
Slum
Slumber
Slump
Small
Smallpox
Smalltime

Nouns that Start with S List – Created by 7ESL

Smash
Smear
Smell
Smile
Smirk
Smithy
Smog
Smoke
Smokehouse
Smoker
Smokescreen
Smoothbore
Snack
Snail
Snake
Snap
Snapback
Snapper
Snapping
Snare
Sneak
Sneaker
Sneer
Snick
Sniper
Sniping
Snobbery
Snoring
Snort
Snout
Snow
Snowball
Snowfall
Snowstorm
Snuffer
Soaking
Soap
Sobriety
Sobriquet
Soccer
Sociability
Social
Socialism
Socialist
Sociality
Socialization
Society
Sociologist
Sociology
Sock
Socket
Sod
Soda
Sodium
Sofa
Softener
Softening
Softwood
Soil
Sojourn
Sojourner
Solace
Solder
Soldier
Soldiery
Sole
Solemnity
Solenoid
Solicitor
Solicitude
Solid
Solidarity
Solidity
Solipsism
Solitary
Solitude
Solo
Soloist
Solstice
Solution
Solvency
Solvent
Soma
Someplace
Somersault
Somewhere
Sommelier
Somnolence
Son
Sonar
Sonata
Song
Songbook
Sonnet
Sonny
Sonofabitch
Sonogram
Sonority
Soot
Sop
Sophisticate
Sophistication
Sophomore
Soprano
Sorghum
Sorority
Sorption
Sorrel
Sorrow
Sort
Sortie
Soubriquet
Souffle
Soul
Sound
Soup
Source
Sourdough
Soutane
Southpaw
Souvenir
Sovereign
Sovereignty
Soviet
Sowbelly
Sowing
Soy
Soybean
Spa space
Spacecraft
Spacer
Spaceship
Spacesuit
Spacing
Spade
Spaghetti
Span
Spangle
Spark
Sparkle
Spasm
Spat
Spate
Spatiality
Spatter
Speaker
Speaking
Spear
Special
Specialist
Specialization
Specialty
Specification
Specificity
Specimen
Speck
Spectacle
Spectator
Specter
Spectra
Spectrometer
Spectrophotometer
Spectroscopy
Spectrum
Speculation
Speculator
Speech
Speed
Speedboat
Speedometer
Spell
Spelling
Spending
Sphere
Spice
Spider
Spike
Spin
Spinach
Spindle
Spine
Spinneret
Spiral
Spire
Spirit
Spirituality
Spit
Spite
Spittle
Splash
Spleen
Splendor
Splenomegaly
Splice
Splicing
Splinter
Split
Splurge
Spoilage
Spoke
Spokesman
Spokesmen
Sponge
Sponging
Sponsor
Sponsorship
Spontaneity
Spoof
Spoon
Spoonful
Sport
Sportsman
Sportsmanship
Sportsmen
Sportswriter
Spot
Spotlight
Spouse
Spout
Sprawl
Spray
Spraying
Spread
Spreader
Spreading
Spree
Sprig
Spring
Springboard
Springtime
Sprinkle
Sprinkling
Sprouting
Spruce
Sprue
Spume
Spur
Spurt
Sputnik
Spy
Squabbling
Squad
Squadron
Squall
Square
Squash
Squat
Squaw
Squeak
Squeaking
Squeal
Squeeze
Squire
Squirrel
Squirt
Stab
Stability
Stabilization
Stable
Stableman
Staccato
Stack
Stadium
Staff
Stag
Stage
Stagecoach
Stager
Stagnation
Stain
Staining
Stair
Staircase
Stairway
Stake
Stalemate
Stall
Stallion
Stamina
Stamp
Stampede
Stamping
Stance
Stand
Standard
Standby
Standing
Standpoint
Standstill
Staple
Stapling
Star
Starch
Stardom
Stare
Starlet
Starlight
Start
Starter
Starting
Starvation
State
Statement
Stateroom
Statesman
Statesmanship
Statesmen
Static
Station
Stationery
Stationmaster
Stator
Statuary
Statue
Statuette
Stature
Statute
Stay
Stead
Steak
Stealer
Stealing
Stealth
Steam
Steamboat
Steamer
Steamship
Steed
Steel
Steelmaker
Steep
Steeple
Steer
Stein
Stem
Stench
Stenography
Step
Stepchild
Stepmother
Stepson
Stereo
Stereotype
Sterility
Sterilization
Stern
Sternum
Steroid
Stethoscope
Stevedore
Stew
Steward
Stewardship
Stick
Stickler
Stickman
Stickpin
Stiff
Stiffening
Stigma
Stigmata
Stiletto
Still
Stimulant
Stimulation
Stimuli
Sting
Stink
Stint
Stipulation
Stirring
Stirrup
Stitch
Stock
Stockade
Stockbroker
Stockholder
Stockpiling
Stockroom
Stoicism
Stoker
Stomach
Stone
Stoneware
Stool
Stoop
Stop
Stopover
Stoppage
Stopper
Storage
Store
Storefront
Storehouse
Storeroom
Storm
Story
Storyline
Storyteller
Stove
Straightaway
Strain
Strait
Stramonium
Strand
Stranger
Strangulation
Strap
Strata
Stratagem
Strategy
Stratification
Stratosphere
Stratum
Straw
Stray
Streak
Stream
Streamer
Streamliner
Streamside
Street
Streetcar
Streetlight
Strength
Strengthening
Stretch
Stretcher
Stretching
Stride
Strife
Strike
Striking
String
Strip
Stripe
Striptease
Striving
Stroke
Stroking
Stroll
Stronghold
Strophe
Structure
Struggle
Strut
Strychnine
Stub
Stubble
Stucco
Stud
Student
Studio
Study
Stuff
Stump
Stumpage
Stupidity
Stupor
Sturgeon
Style
Styling
Stylist
Stylization
Styrene
Suability
Suavity
Sub
Subaltern
Subcommittee
Subcontinent
Subdivision
Subject
Subjectivist
Subjectivity
Subjugation
Sublease
Sublimate
Sublime
Submarine
Submission
Submitting
Submucosa
Subordinate
Subordinator
Subparagraph
Subrogation
Subroutine
Subscription
Subsection
Subservience
Subsidiary
Subsidy
Subsistence
Subsoil
Subspace
Substance
Substantiation
Substitute
Substitution
Substrate
Substratum
Substructure
Subsystem
Subtlety
Subtraction
Subtype
Suburb
Suburbanite
Suburbia
Subversion
Subway
Succession
Successor
Successorship
Succor
Suction
Sudden
Suey
Sufferer
Suffering
Sufficiency
Suffix
Suffocating
Suffocation
Suffrage
Sugar
Suggestibility
Suggestion
Suicide
Suit
Suitability
Suitcase
Suite
Suitor
Sulfide
Sulfur
Sum
Sumac
Summarization
Summary
Summation
Summer
Summertime
Summit
Summitry
Sun
Sunbonnet
Sunburn
Sundown
Sunlight
Sunrise
Sunset
Sunshield
Sunshine
Sunspot
Suntan
Superego
Superficiality
Superintendent
Superior
Superiority
Supermachine
Supermarket
Supernatant
Supernatural
Superposition
Superstition
Superstructure
Supervision
Supervisor
Supper
Supplement
Supplier
Supply
Support
Supporter
Suppression
Supremacy
Surcease
Surf
Surface
Surfactant
Surge
Surgeon
Surgery
Surname
Surprise
Surrealism
Surrender
Surtout
Surveillance
Survey
Surveyor
Survivability
Survival
Survivalist
Survivor
Susceptibility
Suspect
Suspense
Suspension
Suspensor
Suspicion
Sustenance
Suzerain
Suzerainty
Swallow
Swami
Swamp
Swan
Swao
Swarm
Swastika
Swath
Sway
Swearing
Swearinge
Sweat
Sweatband
Sweater
Sweatshirt
Sweep
Sweetheart
Swell
Swelling
Swerve
Swig
Swim
Swimsuit
Swine
Swing
Swipe
Swirl
Switch
Switchblade
Switchboard
Switchgear
Switching
Swivel
Swoop
Sword
Sworde
Syllabicity
Syllable
Symbol
Symbolism
Symmetry
Sympathy
Symphony
Symposium
Symptom
Synagogue
Synchronism
Synchrony
Syndicate
Syndication
Syndrome
Synergism
Synonym
Synonymy
Syntax
Synthesizine
Syringa
Syringe
Syrup
System
Systematization
Systemization

Nouns that Start with S with their Meanings

Sable: a mammal of Japan or Siberia with dark brown fur

Sachet: a small perfumed bag used in the 19th century

Saddle: a seat for horseback riding, the lower part of a ridge, a support for a cable or pipe

Sadness: the quality or state of being sad

Saga: medieval stories or series of events

Saltiness: the condition or state of being salty

Sandstorm: a windstorm usually in a desert with very strong winds carrying large clouds of dust

Satsuma: simple Japanese poetry or a small tangerine like Japanese fruit

Scale: Bony like feature on a fish used to protect their outer layer, a flaky like covering

Scandal: rumors or gossip that cause an outrage or humiliating public event

Scarlet: used a lot in medieval, a bright red color

Schemer: someone that makes secret unknown plans

Script: written characters usually in a play

Sculpture: a two or three dimensional work of art usually made out of wood or clay

Seashore: an area that borders the sea usually rocky and sandy

Season: one of the four times of the year usually used to measure when fruit or vegetables come in or when certain sports are played

Secret: something that is kept from being known; a mystery

Seeker: someone who attempts to find something

Selfishness: The quality or state of being selfish

Sensation: a very aware feeling that happens when something comes in contact with your skin or body

September: the first month of fall or autumn and the ninth month in the year

Shade: a low or dark color, a shelter type place to guard off sunlight

Shadow: a dark shape that appears when something comes in between a ray of light and a surface

Shelter: something that can protect you against bad weather or upcoming danger

Signal: a gesture or a radio wave used to convey certain information

Silence: abstaining from talking; the absence of sound

Silver: atomic element number 47; a shiny metal

Singer: a professional that sings for a living

Skeleton: the body of an animal or plant; a framework of bone

Skyline: the outline where buildings and sky meet

Slander: damaging ones reputation by making false accusations

Smoker: something that is used to smoke meat; someone who uses tobacco

English Nouns that Start with S – Created by 7ESL

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