Winter Words that Start with S

Find winter words that start with S, including scarf, scents, season, shiver. Use the quick list for word games, then browse meanings and example sentences for winter stories, poems, and vocabulary work.

Quick List of Winter S Words

• Scarf
• Scents
• Season
• Shiver
• Shovel
• Silent
• Skates
• Skating
• Ski
• Skiing
• Sled
• Sledding

Winter S Words by Use

Snow and winter weather: sleet, slush, snow, snowdrift, snowfall, snowstorm, subzero.

Clothing and activities: scarf, skating, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, snowsuit, sweater.

For the full alphabet, visit our winter words list. For holiday vocabulary, see Christmas words that start with S.

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Winter Words that Start with S: Meanings and Examples

Scarf

A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth. Example: She wrapped her knitted scarf tightly to keep the cold wind away.

Scents

Smells or fragrances. Example: The scents of pine and warm cinnamon filled the winter cabin.

Season

A division of the year characterized by weather patterns, such as winter. Example: Winter is her favorite season because of the snowy landscapes and cozy nights.

Shiver

To shake slightly, often because of cold. Example: She began to shiver in the chilly wind.

Shovel

A tool with a broad blade used for lifting and moving material such as snow. Example: He used a shovel to clear snow from the steps.

Silent

Making no sound. Example: The snowy garden was silent before sunrise.

Skates

Footwear fitted with blades or wheels for gliding on ice or other surfaces. Example: She laced up her skates before stepping onto the frozen pond.

Skating

The act of gliding over ice using skates. Example: They spent the afternoon skating at the outdoor ice rink.

Ski

A long, narrow runner attached to a boot for traveling over snow. Example: One ski slid ahead of the other as she practiced on the gentle slope.

Skiing

The sport of gliding over snow on skis. Example: The family went skiing in the mountains for their winter vacation.

Sled

A vehicle used for sliding down snowy hills. Example: The children raced each other to the bottom of the hill on their sleds.

Sledding

Riding on a sled over snow. Example: We went sledding on the small hill after lunch.

Sledge

A type of large sled often used to carry loads over snow. Example: The team pulled their supplies on a sledge through the snowy tundra.

Sleet

In U.S. weather usage, small ice pellets formed when falling raindrops freeze before reaching the ground. Example: Sleet tapped against the window during the winter storm.

Sleigh

A horse-drawn vehicle used for travel over snow. Example: They enjoyed a scenic ride in a sleigh adorned with bells.

Sleigh Bells

Small bells often attached to sleighs to make a jingling sound. Example: The sleigh bells jingled as they rode through the snowy woods.

Slippery

Difficult to grip or stand on because of a smooth or slick surface. Example: The icy steps were slippery after the storm.

Slush

A wet mixture of partly melted snow and water. Example: Our boots splashed through the slush beside the road.

Snow

Ice crystals or clusters of ice crystals that fall from clouds. Example: Fresh snow covered the garden overnight.

Snowball

A ball made of packed snow, often used in playful snowball fights. Example: He threw a snowball at his brother and laughed as it burst apart.

Snowbank

A mound or bank of snow, often piled beside a road or path. Example: The snowplow left a snowbank beside the driveway.

Snowdrift

A pile of snow formed by the wind. Example: The wind created tall snowdrifts along the side of the road.

Snowfall

Snow falling from the sky, or the amount that falls. Example: The overnight snowfall covered the fence posts.

Snowflake

An individual ice crystal or a group of crystals falling together as snow. Example: A snowflake landed on the sleeve of her dark coat.

Snowglobe

A decorative glass orb containing a miniature winter scene and “snow” that swirls when shaken. Example: She loved shaking the snowglobe and watching the tiny flakes settle over the village inside.

Snowman

A figure made of snow, typically shaped with three snowballs and decorated with sticks and a carrot. Example: The children built a snowman and gave him a scarf and a hat.

Snowmelt

Water produced when snow melts. Example: Snowmelt trickled along the edge of the path.

Snowplow

A vehicle or blade used to push snow off roads or other surfaces. Example: The snowplow cleared a lane before morning traffic.

Snowshoe

A flat frame attached to the foot to help walk on deep snow without sinking. Example: They wore snowshoes to trek through the snowy forest trail.

Snowshoeing

Walking over snow while wearing snowshoes to spread your weight. Example: We tried snowshoeing on the marked forest trail.

Snowstorm

A storm in which a substantial amount of snow falls. Example: The snowstorm covered the town in white by morning.

Snowsuit

A warm, insulated outfit designed to protect the wearer from cold and snow. Example: The toddler waddled through the snow in her puffy snowsuit.

Socks

Clothing worn over the feet, often under shoes or boots. Example: She chose thick socks for the cold morning.

Solstice

One of two points in the year when the Sun reaches its farthest north or south position in the sky; the winter solstice brings a hemisphere’s least daylight. Example: Our class marked the winter solstice on the calendar.

Sparkle

To shine or glitter with bright flashes of light, often describing snow or holiday lights. Example: The frost-covered trees seemed to sparkle in the morning sun.

Stillness

A lack of movement or sound. Example: The stillness of the snowy meadow was broken by a bird’s call.

Subzero

Below zero on a stated temperature scale. Example: The forecast showed subzero temperatures in degrees Celsius.

Sweater

A knitted garment worn on the upper body. Example: He pulled a wool sweater over his shirt.

Short Winter S Words

3-letter words: ski.

4-letter words: sled, snow.

5-letter words: scarf, sleet, slush, socks.

Winter Writing Ideas with S Words

Choose one word for a thing, one describing word, and one action where the list allows. Build a sentence around what a character sees, feels, or does. General words work best when another detail makes the winter setting clear.

Try it: Describe a scarf in the wind, a shovel scraping the path, or slush splashing under a boot.

Further reading: National Weather Service: sleet and freezing rain.

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