English to English Dictionary

Stepparent

A person who is married to one's parent, but who is not one's biological or adoptive parent.

Stepson

A son of one's spouse from a previous marriage or relationship.

Stepwise

Proceeding or conducted step by step or in a series of distinct stages.

Stereo

A system for reproducing sound that uses two or more channels to create a sense of depth and dimension.

Stereogram

A picture that appears three-dimensional when viewed with the proper technique.

Stereoscopic Image

An image that appears three-dimensional when viewed with the appropriate equipment or techniques.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Sterile

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Sterilization

The process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Sterilizer

A device or substance used to sterilize something, making it free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

Sterling

(Of a person or their work, efforts, etc.) excellent, valuable, or worthy of high praise.

Stern

The rear part of a ship or boat.