The list of objects that start with the letter S (you will discover some surprising ones!)

Céline Lambert

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You’re in the middle of a game of Petit Bac, and then… a blackout. The letter is S, your pen is trembling, the pressure is rising. Don’t panic! This article is here to save the day (and spare you the humiliation in front of your friends). Get ready, we’re off to discover more than 100 objects starting with the letter S. And I promise, there’s plenty to impress the crowd.

Everyday objects in S

We’ll start off easy with objects that you probably encounter every day. You’ll see, there are more than you think.

Personal accessories:

  • Bag (handbag, backpack, bulk… basically, all bags)
  • Pen (the ultimate weapon of Petit Bac players)
  • Smartphone (the device that has almost become fused to our hands)
  • Necklace (yes, it counts, it’s a trendy piece of jewelry)
  • Sandals (ideal for summer, less so for rainy days)

Kitchen utensils:

  • Spatula (essential for flipping your pancakes like a pro)
  • Salt shaker (because a dish without salt is sad)
  • Soup tureen (perfect for serving your soup… or hiding stuff)
  • Ice bucket (to keep your drinks nice and cold)
  • Powder shaker (for icing sugar or cocoa, for the sweet-toothed)

Fun little bonus: did you know that the word “soap” comes from the Latin sapo? Not very glamorous at first, but essential for staying clean!


Technological objects in S

Now we’re stepping into the future (or almost). Here are high-tech objects that start with the letter S. Perfect for impressing your geek friends.

Electronic devices:

  • Scanner (useful for digitizing your old childhood drawings)
  • Server (no, not the one who brings you your coffee, the other one, the one that stores data)
  • Synthesizer (to awaken the star of music sleeping within you)
  • Switch (the gaming console beloved by fans of Mario and Zelda)
  • Smartwatch (because a classic watch is so 2005)

Cool gadgets:

  • Stabilizer (to shoot videos worthy of Spielberg)
  • Weather station (to know if it’s going to rain before pulling out your umbrella)
  • Computer mouse (this one doesn’t nibble on cheese)

Unusual or lesser-known objects in S

This is where it gets interesting. These objects will clearly give you the advantage in any word game.

Historical objects:

  • Sextant (navigational tool of the time, used by sailors before GPS)
  • Sistrum (a musical instrument from ancient Egypt, classy right?)
  • Syringe (perfect for hunters… or for annoying your friends with paper balls)
  • Sword (because it looks cooler than a simple knife)

Scientific objects:

  • Spectrometer (used to analyze light, it sounds very expert)
  • Seismograph (to detect earthquakes, handy if you live on a seismic fault)
  • Submersible (a small vehicle for exploring the ocean depths)
  • Stalactite (okay, technically it’s a geological formation, but it counts!)

Summary table of scientific objects in S:

ObjectUsageFun fact
SpectrometerAnalysis of lightUsed to study stars
SeismographDetection of earthquakesPicks up even the slightest tremors
SubmersibleUnderwater explorationCan dive thousands of meters
StalactiteNatural formationGrows a few mm per year!

Objects for board games and leisure

Because fun is important too. Here are objects in S that are perfect for your relaxation moments.

  • Hourglasses (to put the pressure on during quick games)
  • Skateboard (the king of sidewalks… and epic falls)
  • Poker set (to bluff your friends, even if you don’t have a game)
  • Slime (the guilty pleasure of kids… and adults too, admit it)
  • Scrabble (the game where knowing weird words becomes a superpower)

Objects from nature in S

What if we went outside a bit? Nature is also full of objects (or almost) that start with S.

  • Flint (a prehistoric stone for lighting fire… the old-fashioned way)
  • Sand (essential for building castles at the beach)
  • Fir tree (the favorite tree of Christmas, but not just that)
  • Elder (a shrub whose berries are edible, but watch out, not the leaves!)
  • Beetle (a sacred insect in ancient Egypt, classy right?)

Little challenge: how many did you know?

So, how many objects from this list did you already know? If you’ve discovered rare gems, it’s time to shine in your next game of Petit Bac. And if you know of others, share them in the comments, I’m interested!

By the way, if this article helped you become the undisputed master of S objects, why not share it with your friends on social media? (They’ll be the ones struggling to find other letters, not you!)