9-letter words containing u, n, s, a, t
- rusticana — objects, such as agricultural implements, garden furniture, etc, relating to the countryside or made in imitation of rustic styles
- sakuntala — a Sanskrit drama written in the 6th century or earlier by Kalidasa.
- salt junk — salted beef or pork.
- sanctuary — a sacred or holy place.
- sandhurst — a village in S England, near Reading, W of London: military college.
- sandspout — the sand sucked into the air by a whirlwind
- sarmentum — a slender running stem; runner.
- saturnian — of or relating to the planet Saturn.
- saturniid — any of several large, brightly colored moths of the family Saturniidae, comprising the giant silkworm moths.
- saturnine — sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.
- saturnism — lead poisoning (def 1b).
- saturnist — a dull, gloomy, or saturnine person thought to be born under the influence of Saturn
- sauntered — to walk with a leisurely gait; stroll: sauntering through the woods.
- sauté pan — a pan used for sautéing food
- sauternes — a semisweet white wine of California, commonly sold as a jug wine.
- securitan — a person believing they are secure
- shogunate — the office or rule of a shogun.
- signature — a person's name, or a mark representing it, as signed personally or by deputy, as in subscribing a letter or other document.
- sinuation — a winding; sinuosity.
- sitatunga — an antelope, Tragelaphus spekei, inhabiting marshy regions of central and eastern Africa.
- situation — manner of being situated; location or position with reference to environment: The situation of the house allowed for a beautiful view.
- situtunga — an antelope, Tragelaphus spekei, inhabiting marshy regions of central and eastern Africa.
- solutrean — Archaeology. of or designating an Upper Paleolithic European culture c18,000–16,000 b.c., characterized by the making of stone projectile points and low-relief stone sculptures.
- southland — a southern area.
- spinulate — having a spine or spines
- squatting — occupying a property illegally
- stag hunt — a hunt carried out to find and kill stags
- staghound — a hound trained to hunt stags and other large animals.
- stand out — something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others: Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
- stand-out — something or someone, as a person, performance, etc., remarkably superior to others: Evans was a standout in the mixed doubles.
- star turn — the leading performer or act in a play, review, film, or the like.
- state-run — controlled by the government
- stauncher — firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- staunchly — firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person: a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
- stavudine — an antiviral drug used to treat HIV infections
- steampunk — a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy featuring advanced machines and other technology based on steam power of the 19th century and taking place in a recognizable historical period or a fantasy world.
- stimulant — Physiology, Medicine/Medical. something that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part: Adrenalin is a stimulant for the heart. Compare depressant (def 4).
- stralsund — a seaport in NE Germany: a member of the medieval Hanseatic League; besieged by Wallenstein 1628.
- strangury — painful urination in which the urine is emitted drop by drop owing to muscle spasms of the urethra or urinary bladder.
- stub nail — a short, thick nail.
- stunt man — a man who substitutes for an actor in scenes requiring hazardous or acrobatic feats.
- subaction — an act of subduing
- subaltern — lower in rank; subordinate: a subaltern employee.
- subcantor — a deputy to a cantor
- subjacent — situated or occurring underneath or below; underlying.
- sublation — to deny or contradict; negate.
- sublunate — almost crescent-shaped
- submental — situated beneath the chin
- substance — that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material: form and substance.
- subtenant — a person who rents land, a house, or the like, from a tenant.