| sort out |
to do what is necessary to solve (a problem). [3 definitions] |
| SOS |
a call or signal for help, esp. by the use of the Morse code symbols for these letters, as from a ship in distress (considered by some to be an abbreviation for "save our ship" or "save our souls"). |
| so-so |
neither very bad nor very good; passable; mediocre. [2 definitions] |
| sostenuto |
in a sustained manner, with each note held for its full time value (used as a musical direction). [2 definitions] |
| sot |
one who is often drunk; drunkard. |
| so that |
used to introduce a clause showing purpose or reason. |
| so to speak |
figuratively speaking; in a manner of speaking. |
| sotted |
besotted or stupefied, as with drink. |
| sottish |
stupefied from drinking too much; drunk. [2 definitions] |
| sotto voce |
in a low voice or undertone, so as not to be overheard; softly (often used as a musical direction). |
| sou |
any of various coins formerly in circulation in France. |
| souari |
any of several trees of tropical South America that bear large edible nuts and are used as timber. |
| soubise |
a sauce made of onions and melted butter. |
| soubrette |
a pert, saucy, or flirtatious maidservant or lady's maid in a comic play or opera, or the actress or singer who plays such a role. |
| soubriquet |
variant of sobriquet. |
| souchong |
a black tea from China and nearby areas. |
| soufflé |
made light and airy by whipping and baking. [2 definitions] |
| sough |
to make a murmuring, sighing, or rustling sound. [2 definitions] |
| sought |
past tense and past participle of seek. |
| sought-after |
wanted by many people but not easy to obtain. |
| souk |
in Arab or Berber countries, an open-air marketplace. |