English to English Dictionary

solution

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

sound-engineer

A person who operates, mixes, and records the equipment for the reproduction, reinforcement, or broadcasting of sound.

sourdough

A dough leavened by a starter containing wild yeast and lactobacilli, or bread made from this dough.

spacious

(Especially of a room or building) having ample space.

spectacle

A visually striking performance or display.

spectroscopy

The branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.

speculative

Based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

speculative fiction

A broad literary genre encompassing fiction with certain elements that do not exist in the real world, often including science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

sphere

A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its center.

spice

A seed, fruit, root, bark, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring, coloring, or preserving food.

spring

The season of the year between winter and summer, during which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from March to May and in the southern hemisphere from September to November.

squawk

A loud, harsh, or abrupt noise, such as that made by a bird.