noun

ess

EHS

Ess (noun) means the name of the letter S. Example: “He drew a large ess in the sand.”

noun

The name of the letter S.

"He drew a large ess in the sand."

Something curved or shaped like the letter S.

"The mountain road twisted into a series of esses."

How to use ess

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishJust the name of the letter "S," or something shaped like it.

essed past tense, esses plural, Esses plural, esses singular

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He drew a large _____ in the sand.

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What does “ess” mean?

The word “ess” means the name of the letter S. In plain terms, just the name of the letter "S," or something shaped like it.

How do you pronounce “ess”?

“Ess” is pronounced EHS (/ˈɛs/ in IPA).

How do you use “ess” in a sentence?

Here is “ess” used in a sentence: “He drew a large ess in the sand.”

What part of speech is “ess”?

“Ess” is a noun.

How many meanings does “ess” have?

“Ess” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the name of the letter S.

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