9-letter words containing e, p, s, o
- scopeloid — a member of a family of deep-sea fish with luminous spots
- scopoline — a soluble crystalline alkaloid obtained from the decomposition of scopolamine and used as a sedative. Formula: C8H13NO2
- scopulate — broom-shaped; brushlike.
- screw top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- screw-top — (of a container) having a top that screws on.
- sea poppy — horn poppy.
- sea power — naval strength.
- sellotape — clear sticking tape
- semaphore — an apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals, as a light whose position may be changed.
- semigroup — an algebraic system closed under an associative binary operation.
- semipious — quite pious; somewhat pious
- semipious — quite pious; somewhat pious
- senna pod — a pod of any of various tropical plants of the leguminous genus Cassia, used in making laxatives
- separator — a person or thing that separates.
- sepiolite — meerschaum (def 1).
- septation — a division between cavities or parts of an organism by partitions or septa
- septiform — sevenfold
- septimole — a group of seven musical notes to be played in the same space of time as either four or six
- serogroup — a group of bacteria with a common antigen
- serotypic — of or relating to a serotype
- serpukhov — a city in the W Russian Federation in Europe, S of Moscow.
- set point — tennis: point that will win a set
- shampooed — to wash (the head or hair), especially with a cleaning preparation that does not leave a soap film.
- sharecrop — to cultivate (farmland) as a sharecropper
- sheep-dog — a dog trained to herd and guard sheep.
- sheepcote — a pen or covered enclosure for sheep.
- sheepfold — an enclosure for sheep.
- ship over — to enlist or reenlist in the U.S. Navy
- shipborne — carried on a ship.
- shipowner — a person who owns a ship or ships.
- shoe shop — a shop which sells shoes
- showpiece — something that is displayed or exhibited.
- showplace — an estate, mansion, or the like, usually open to the public, renowned for its beauty, excellent design and workmanship, historical interest, etc.
- simpleton — an ignorant, foolish, or silly person.
- singapore — an island on the Strait of Singapore, off the S tip of the Malay Peninsula.
- sinophile — a person who admires or has a strong liking for China, the Chinese, or their culture.
- siphonage — the action of a siphon.
- siphonate — (of molluscs) having a syphon
- ski slope — snow-covered hill at ski resort
- skiascope — retinoscope.
- skip rope — A skip rope is a piece of rope, usually with handles at each end. You exercise or play with it by turning it around and around and jumping over it.
- skip zone — a region surrounding a broadcasting station that cannot receive transmissions either directly or by reflection off the ionosphere
- sleep off — to take the rest afforded by a suspension of voluntary bodily functions and the natural suspension, complete or partial, of consciousness; cease being awake.
- sleep out — live-out.
- sleep-out — live-out.
- sleepcoat — a lightweight, knee-length garment for sleep or lounging, styled like a pajama top and having a sash.
- sleepover — an instance of sleeping over, as at another person's house.
- slipcover — a cover of cloth or other material for a piece of furniture, as an upholstered chair or sofa, made so as to be easily removable.
- slipnoose — a noose with a knot that slides along the rope, thus forming a noose that tightens as the rope is pulled.
- slop over — to overflow or spill, as a liquid when its container is tilted