sam- root words — words with the sam- root

The root sam- comes from Anglo-Norman son, meaning noun-forming suffix. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including flotsam. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the sam- root

Explore words with sam- — words containing the sam- root and sharing its sense of "noun-forming suffix". Examples include flotsam. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does sam- mean?

The sam- root means noun-forming suffix, from Anglo-Norman son. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.