5-letter words containing s
- alors — well then! so!
- alosa — Shad.
- alose — A fish, the European shad (Alosa alosa); the allice or allis.
- alost — a town in central Belgium, in East Flanders province. Pop: 76 852 (2004 est)
- alsek — a river in the Yukon Territory of NW Canada and SE Alaska, flowing S to the Pacific Ocean. 260 miles (418 km) long.
- alsip — a town in NE Illinois.
- alsop — Joseph W(right) 1910–1989, U.S. political journalist and writer.
- altos — Plural form of alto.
- altus — a city in SW Oklahoma.
- alums — Plural form of alum.
- amahs — Plural form of amah.
- amasa — the commander of Absalom's army and later of David's army. II Sam. 17:25; 19:13.
- amass — If you amass something such as money or information, you gradually get a lot of it.
- ambos — Plural form of ambo.
- amens — verily; truly.
- amess — Alternative form of amyss.
- amies — a female friend.
- amirs — Plural form of amir.
- amish — The Amish are members of a Protestant sect whose rural way of life is simple and strict.
- amiss — If you say that something is amiss, you mean there is something wrong.
- amoks — (among members of certain Southeast Asian cultures) a psychic disturbance characterized by depression followed by a manic urge to murder.
- amuse — If something amuses you, it makes you want to laugh or smile.
- amyss — A hood or cape.
- anals — Plural form of anal.
- andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)
- angst — Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.
- angus — a council area of E Scotland on the North Sea: the historical county of Angus became part of Tayside region in 1975; reinstated as a unitary authority (excluding City of Dundee) in 1996. Administrative centre: Forfar. Pop: 107 520 (2003 est). Area: 2181 sq km (842 sq miles)
- anils — Plural form of anil.
- anis- — not equal
- anise — Anise is a plant with seeds that have a strong smell and taste. It is often made into an alcoholic drink.
- ankhs — Plural form of ankh.
- ankus — a stick used, esp in India, for goading elephants
- annas — Plural form of anna.
- annus — year of wonders; wonderful year.
- ansae — Archaeology. a looped handle, especially of a vase.
- ansar — the first inhabitants of Medina to accept Islam.
- anson — a male given name.
- antes — Poker. a fixed but arbitrary stake put into the pot by each player before the deal.
- antis — Plural form of anti.
- antsy — If someone is antsy, they are nervous or impatient.
- anzus — Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, with reference to the security alliance between them
- aosta — a town in NW Italy, capital of Valle d'Aosta region: Roman remains. Pop: 34 062 (2001)
- apacs — Association for Payment Clearing Services
- apast — past; beyond.
- aphis — any of various aphids constituting the genus Aphis, such as the blackfly
- apish — stupid; foolish
- apism — the act of aping
- apols — (UK, informal) Apologies.
- apres — after
- apses — Plural form of apse.