Words Starting With P
Prepare to plunge into a pool of playful and profound words that start with P! From the peculiar to the poetic, this page is packed with perfect picks to pique your curiosity and power up your vocabulary. Let's get started on this positively delightful journey through the letter P!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pa | 4 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| po | 4 | an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States | - |
| pi | 4 | someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information | - |
| pe | 4 | the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| put | 5 | attribute or give | She put too much emphasis on her the last statement |
| pay | 8 | cancel or discharge a debt | pay up, please! |
| pop | 7 | bulge outward | His eyes popped |
| pig | 6 | domestic swine | - |
| pal | 5 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| per | 5 | Through; by means of; through the agency of; by; for; for each. | per annum |
| pee | 5 | eliminate urine | - |
| pot | 5 | slang for a paunch | - |
| pen | 5 | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes | - |
| pie | 5 | a prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of all Indo-European languages | - |
| pro | 5 | an athlete who plays for pay | - |
| pet | 5 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| pan | 5 | cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel | - |
| pre | 5 | - | - |
| pin | 5 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| pat | 5 | having only superficial plausibility | - |
| pit | 5 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | a demon from the depths of the pit |
| pub | 7 | tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals | - |
| pam | 7 | - | - |
| pod | 6 | the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) | - |
| pad | 6 | add details to | - |
| paw | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | - |
| pea | 5 | a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds | - |
| pow | 8 | a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war | - |
| pry | 8 | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail |
| pep | 7 | liveliness and energy | this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep |
| pup | 7 | an inexperienced young person | - |
| par | 5 | a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced | on a par with the best |
| peg | 6 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| pas | 5 | (ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet) | - |
| pap | 7 | the small projection of a mammary gland | - |
| pom | 7 | a disparaging term for a British person | - |
| pak | 9 | - | - |
| pun | 5 | a humorous play on words | I do it for the pun of it |
| pia | 5 | perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch | - |
| phi | 8 | the 21st letter of the Greek alphabet | - |
| pip | 7 | a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) | - |
| pol | 5 | a person active in party politics | - |
| pax | 12 | (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist | - |
| pac | 7 | committee formed by a special-interest group to raise money for their favorite political candidates | - |
| pah | 8 | - | - |
| pic | 7 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | - |
| pus | 5 | a fluid product of inflammation | - |
| pew | 8 | long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation | - |
| pox | 12 | a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) | - |
| pug | 6 | small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle | - |
| psi | 5 | a unit of pressure | - |
| ply | 8 | travel a route regularly | Ships ply the waters near the coast |
| poi | 5 | Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment | - |
| ped | 6 | - | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| play | 9 | contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle | Princeton plays Yale this weekend |
| part | 6 | the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result | - |
| pick | 12 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| plan | 6 | an arrangement scheme | a plan for seating guests |
| poor | 6 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | a poor salary |
| past | 6 | a verb tense that expresses actions or states in the past | - |
| pass | 6 | move past | A black limousine passed by when she looked out the window |
| pull | 6 | strip of feathers | pull a chicken |
| pain | 6 | cause emotional anguish or make miserable | It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school |
| paid | 7 | involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby | - |
| paul | 6 | United States feminist (1885-1977) | - |
| park | 10 | a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property | there are laws that protect the wildlife in this park |
| push | 9 | press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action | He pushed her to finish her doctorate |
| papa | 8 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| pray | 9 | call upon in supplication; entreat | - |
| pack | 12 | press down tightly | - |
| piss | 6 | eliminate urine | - |
| plus | 6 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| pool | 6 | something resembling a pool of liquid | he stood in a pool of light |
| post | 6 | a job in an organization | he occupied a post in the treasury |
| path | 9 | an established line of travel or access | - |
| pity | 9 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | the blind are too often objects of pity |
| page | 7 | United States diplomat and writer about the Old South (1853-1922) | - |
| pure | 6 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | pure folly |
| pair | 6 | a set of two similar things considered as a unit | - |
| punk | 10 | rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock | - |
| pink | 10 | of a light shade of red | - |
| porn | 6 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| pigs | 7 | - | - |
| pour | 6 | pour out | - |
| pipe | 8 | a hollow cylindrical shape | - |
| poem | 8 | a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines | - |
| pole | 6 | a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves | - |
| port | 6 | (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) | - |
| pork | 10 | meat from a domestic hog or pig | - |
| poet | 6 | a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) | - |
| pill | 6 | a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception | - |
| pope | 8 | English poet and satirist (1688-1744) | - |
| pile | 6 | the yarn (as in a rug or velvet or corduroy) that stands up from the weave | for uniform color and texture tailors cut velvet with the pile running the same direction |
| palm | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| pump | 10 | the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body | - |
| plot | 6 | make a plat of | - |
| pops | 8 | - | - |
| pimp | 10 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| prom | 8 | a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year | - |
| prey | 9 | profit from in an exploitatory manner | - |
| pale | 6 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | - |
| pace | 8 | a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride | - |
| plug | 7 | an old or over-worked horse | - |
| pond | 7 | a small lake | the pond was too small for sailing |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| place | 9 | a job in an organization | - |
| phone | 10 | (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language | - |
| point | 7 | be oriented | The weather vane points North |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| piece | 9 | repair by adding pieces | She pieced the china cup |
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| paper | 9 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| proud | 8 | having or displaying great dignity or nobility | proud alpine peaks |
| plane | 7 | a power tool for smoothing or shaping wood | - |
| peter | 7 | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope | - |
| press | 7 | a dense crowd of people | - |
| price | 9 | value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something | the price of success is hard work |
| paris | 7 | the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce | - |
| prove | 10 | provide evidence for | - |
| pants | 7 | (used in the plural) underpants worn by women | - |
| photo | 10 | a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format | - |
| paint | 7 | a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating | artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably |
| proof | 10 | the act of validating; finding or testing the truth of something | - |
| pussy | 10 | containing pus | - |
| parts | 7 | the local environment | he hasn't been seen around these parts in years |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
| plant | 7 | (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion | - |
| piano | 7 | (music) low loudness | - |
| pizza | 25 | Italian open pie made of thin bread dough spread with a spiced mixture of e.g. tomato sauce and cheese | - |
| plate | 7 | (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score | - |
| punch | 12 | a tool for making holes or indentations | - |
| pride | 8 | a feeling of self-respect and personal worth | - |
| prize | 16 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| prime | 9 | being at the best stage of development | our manhood's prime vigor |
| pilot | 7 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | - |
| penny | 10 | a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit | - |
| prick | 13 | insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous | - |
| panic | 9 | sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events | panic in the stock market |
| penis | 7 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| plain | 7 | not mixed with extraneous elements | plain water |
| 7 | reproduce by printing | - | |
| purse | 7 | gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker | purse ones's lips |
| pound | 8 | move heavily or clumsily | - |
| pedro | 8 | - | - |
| pulse | 7 | the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart | - |
| pitch | 12 | set the level or character of | She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| puppy | 14 | an inexperienced young person | - |
| phase | 10 | a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle | - |
| patch | 12 | a small contrasting part of something | a patch of clouds |
| poker | 11 | fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire | - |
| prior | 7 | earlier in time | - |
| petty | 10 | contemptibly narrow in outlook | petty little comments |
| perry | 10 | United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| please | 8 | give pleasure to or be pleasing to | These colors please the senses |
| pretty | 11 | to certain extent or degree | pretty big |
| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| public | 12 | people in general considered as a whole | he is a hero in the eyes of the public |
| prison | 8 | a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment | - |
| passed | 9 | - | - |
| played | 12 | (of games) engaged in | the loosely played game |
| planet | 8 | (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction | - |
| picked | 15 | - | - |
| papers | 10 | writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature) | - |
| prince | 10 | a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign) | - |
| prefer | 11 | select as an alternative over another | - |
| paying | 12 | yielding a fair profit | - |
| plenty | 11 | as much as necessary | I've had plenty, thanks |
| pardon | 9 | accept an excuse for | - |
| player | 11 | someone who takes part in an activity | he was a major player in setting up the corporation |
| priest | 8 | a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies in a non-Christian religion | - |
| period | 9 | an amount of time | a time period of 30 years |
| pissed | 9 | very drunk | - |
| 14 | an enclosed space | the trapped miners found a pocket of air | |
| proper | 10 | appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs | everything in its proper place |
| palace | 10 | a large and stately mansion | - |
| poison | 8 | any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism | - |
| policy | 13 | written contract or certificate of insurance | you should have read the small print on your policy |
| pushed | 12 | - | - |
| poetry | 11 | literature in metrical form | - |
| prayer | 11 | earnest or urgent request | - |
| passes | 8 | - | - |
| packed | 15 | extremely crowed or filled to capacity | stands jam-packed with fans |
| placed | 11 | situated in a particular spot or position | strategically placed artillery |
| polish | 11 | make (a surface) shine | polish my shoes |
| praise | 8 | an expression of approval and commendation | he always appreciated praise for his work |
| potato | 8 | annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous | - |
| powder | 12 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| punish | 11 | impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on | we had to punish the dog for soiling the floor again |
| profit | 11 | the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) | - |
| psycho | 16 | a person afflicted with psychosis | - |
| patrol | 8 | maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | - |
| polite | 8 | marked by refinement in taste and manners | polite society |
| parent | 8 | look after a child until it is an adult | - |
| parker | 12 | United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967) | - |
| permit | 10 | make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | This permits the water to rush in |
| purple | 10 | a purple color or pigment | - |
| pillow | 11 | rest on or as if on a pillow | pillow your head |
| parked | 13 | that have been left | there were four parked cars across the street |
| proved | 12 | established beyond doubt | - |
| parade | 9 | march in a procession | the veterans paraded down the street |
| pistol | 8 | a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| problem | 13 | a source of difficulty | what's the problem? |
| promise | 11 | make a prediction about; tell in advance | - |
| playing | 13 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| perfect | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a perfect idiot |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| present | 9 | perform (a play), especially on a stage | - |
| protect | 11 | shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage | Weatherbeater protects your roof from the rain |
| private | 12 | not expressed | secret (or private) thoughts |
| partner | 9 | a person's partner in marriage | - |
| patient | 9 | the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause | - |
| putting | 10 | hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter | his putting let him down today; he didn't sink a single putt over three feet |
| project | 18 | any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted | - |
| prepare | 11 | create by training and teaching | - |
| pretend | 10 | behave unnaturally or affectedly | - |
| program | 12 | an integrated course of academic studies | he was admitted to a new program at the university |
| purpose | 11 | reach a decision | - |
| process | 11 | a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant | a bony process |
| planned | 10 | with planning and intention | - |
| pleased | 10 | feeling pleasurable satisfaction over something by which you measures your self-worth | - |
| popular | 11 | representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | a democratic or popular movement |
| passing | 10 | lasting a very short time | a passing fancy |
| percent | 11 | a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | - |
| picking | 16 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| passion | 9 | any object of warm affection or devotion | he has a passion for cock fighting |
| parking | 14 | space in which vehicles can be parked | there is plenty of parking behind the store |
| pulling | 10 | the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you | his strenuous pulling strained his back |
| plastic | 11 | capable of being molded or modeled (especially of earth or clay or other soft material) | plastic substances such as wax or clay |
| painful | 12 | causing physical discomfort | bites of black flies are more than irritating; they can be very painful |
| provide | 13 | give something useful or necessary to | We provided the room with an electrical heater |
| perform | 14 | carry out or perform an action | - |
| patrick | 15 | Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century | - |
| pushing | 13 | the act of applying force in order to move something away | the pushing is good exercise |
| product | 12 | the set of elements common to two or more sets | - |
| package | 16 | put into a box | - |
| panting | 10 | any fabric used to make trousers | - |
| produce | 12 | come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) | - |
| prevent | 12 | stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state | We must prevent the cancer from spreading |
| painted | 10 | having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly | the painted desert |
| payment | 14 | the act of paying money | - |
| propose | 11 | put forward; nominate for appointment to an office or for an honor or position | - |
| pervert | 12 | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | - |
| profile | 12 | degree of exposure to public notice | - |
| proceed | 12 | follow a certain course | - |
| panties | 9 | - | - |
| pattern | 9 | a customary way of operation or behavior | they changed their dietary pattern |
| perfume | 14 | apply perfume to | She perfumes herself every day |
| penalty | 12 | the act of punishing | - |
| privacy | 17 | the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others | - |
| physics | 17 | the science of matter and energy and their interactions | his favorite subject was physics |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| probably | 17 | easy to believe on the basis of available evidence | he will probably win the election |
| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| pleasure | 10 | a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience | he was tingling with pleasure |
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| promised | 13 | - | - |
| pregnant | 11 | rich in significance or implication | - |
| princess | 12 | a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign) | - |
| practice | 14 | translating an idea into action | a hard theory to put into practice |
| pressure | 10 | to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | - |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| prepared | 13 | having made preparations | prepared to take risks |
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| painting | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | a small painting by Picasso |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| property | 15 | a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | self-confidence is not an endearing property |
| positive | 13 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| pathetic | 15 | inspiring scornful pity | - |
| precious | 12 | obviously contrived to charm | an insufferably precious performance |
| properly | 15 | in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances | If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave! |
| physical | 18 | impelled by physical force especially against resistance | a real cop would get physical |
| presence | 12 | the immediate proximity of someone or something | she blushed in his presence |
| producer | 13 | someone who manufactures something | - |
| politics | 12 | social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | office politics is often counterproductive |
| progress | 11 | move forward, also in the metaphorical sense | - |
| paradise | 11 | any place of complete bliss and delight and peace | - |
| passport | 12 | any quality or characteristic that gains a person a favorable reception or acceptance or admission | his wealth was not a passport into the exclusive circles of society |
| prisoner | 10 | a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war | - |
| presents | 10 | - | - |
| partners | 10 | - | - |
| patience | 12 | good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence | - |
| pleasant | 10 | affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings | we had a pleasant evening together |
| previous | 13 | just preceding something else in time or order | the previous owner |
| peaceful | 15 | peacefully resistant in response to injustice | - |
| punished | 14 | subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience) | - |
| proposal | 12 | an offer of marriage | - |
| produced | 14 | - | - |
| provided | 15 | - | - |
| priority | 13 | status established in order of importance or urgency | national independence takes priority over class struggle |
| paranoid | 11 | a person afflicted with paranoia | - |
| platform | 15 | a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole | - |
| password | 14 | a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | he forgot the password |
| pointing | 11 | - | - |
| portrait | 10 | any likeness of a person, in any medium | the photographer made excellent portraits |
| prettier | 10 | - | - |
| proposed | 13 | - | - |
| pounding | 12 | the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) | the pounding of feet on the hallway |
| preserve | 13 | maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger | - |
| promoted | 13 | - | - |
| pentagon | 11 | a five-sided polygon | - |
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9 letter words
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| president | 12 | the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization | - |
| professor | 14 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| principal | 15 | the educator who has executive authority for a school | she sent unruly pupils to see the principal |
| potential | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| precisely | 16 | indicating exactness or preciseness | he was doing precisely (or exactly) what she had told him to do |
| preparing | 14 | - | - |
| procedure | 14 | a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work | - |
| protected | 14 | guarded from injury or destruction | - |
| promotion | 13 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| published | 17 | formally made public | published accounts |
| practical | 15 | guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory | completely practical in his approach to business |
| permanent | 13 | a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals | - |
| possessed | 12 | influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | by love possessed |
| principle | 15 | (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | the principles of internal-combustion engines |
| paperwork | 20 | work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. | - |
| personnel | 11 | group of people willing to obey orders | - |
| passenger | 12 | a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it | - |
| pregnancy | 17 | the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus | - |
| publicity | 18 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| programme | 16 | an integrated course of academic studies | - |
| privilege | 15 | bestow a privilege upon | - |
| perimeter | 13 | the size of something as given by the distance around it | - |
| promising | 14 | likely to turn out well in the future | the scandal threatened an abrupt end to a promising political career |
| primitive | 16 | a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization | - |
| pretended | 13 | adopted in order to deceive | a pretended interest |
| pronounce | 13 | speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way | She pronounces French words in a funny way |
| preferred | 15 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| probation | 13 | a trial period during which an offender has time to redeem himself or herself | - |
| producing | 15 | - | - |
| pointless | 11 | not having a point especially a sharp point | my pencils are all pointless |
| publisher | 16 | a firm in the publishing business | - |
| psychotic | 21 | a person afflicted with psychosis | - |
| poisoning | 12 | the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance | - |
| poisonous | 11 | having the qualities or effects of a poison | - |
| prettiest | 11 | - | - |
| practiced | 16 | skillful after much practice | - |
| physician | 19 | a licensed medical practitioner | - |
| parachute | 16 | rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall | - |
| paralyzed | 24 | affected with paralysis | - |
| priceless | 13 | having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth | - |
| providing | 16 | - | - |
| preserved | 15 | kept intact or in a particular condition | - |
| penetrate | 11 | enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members | - |
| privately | 17 | kept private or confined to those intimately concerned | it was discussed privately between the two men |
| pollution | 11 | the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | - |
| pineapple | 15 | a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics | - |
| punishing | 15 | characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort | set a punishing pace |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| particular | 14 | exacting especially about details | very particular about how her food was prepared |
| protection | 14 | payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence | every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection |
| production | 15 | an artifact that has been created by someone or some process | they export most of their agricultural production |
| punishment | 17 | the act of punishing | - |
| pretending | 14 | the act of giving a false appearance | his conformity was only pretending |
| photograph | 21 | record on photographic film | I photographed the scene of the accident |
| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| protecting | 15 | shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort | the protecting blanket of snow |
| prostitute | 12 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| philosophy | 23 | a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | - |
| prosecutor | 14 | a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state | - |
| possession | 12 | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | - |
| practicing | 17 | - | - |
| profession | 15 | an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion | a profession of disagreement |
| physically | 23 | in accord with physical laws | it is physically impossible |
| passionate | 12 | having or expressing strong emotions | - |
| performing | 18 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| previously | 18 | at an earlier time or formerly | she had previously lived in Chicago |
| psychology | 24 | the science of mental life | - |
| phenomenon | 17 | any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning | - |
| parliament | 14 | a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards | - |
| perfection | 17 | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | - |
| politician | 14 | a person active in party politics | - |
| publishing | 18 | the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution | - |
| playground | 17 | an area where many people go for recreation | - |
| peacefully | 20 | in a peaceful manner | the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully |
| protective | 17 | intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind | a protective covering |
| propaganda | 16 | information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause | - |
| psychopath | 25 | someone with a sociopathic personality; a person with an antisocial personality disorder (`psychopath' was once widely used but has now been superseded by `sociopath') | - |
| processing | 15 | preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure | the processing of newly arrived immigrants |
| perception | 16 | becoming aware of something via the senses | - |
| percentage | 15 | a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | - |
| programmed | 18 | - | - |
| prosperity | 17 | the condition of prospering; having good fortune | - |
| prohibited | 18 | forbidden by law | - |
| privileged | 17 | confined to an exclusive group | privileged information |
| procession | 14 | (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost | the doctrine of the procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son |
| pronounced | 15 | strongly marked; easily noticeable | a pronounced flavor of cinnamon |
| persistent | 12 | continually recurring to the mind | - |
| productive | 18 | marked by great fruitfulness | a productive vineyard |
| prescribed | 17 | conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline | in prescribed order |
| positively | 18 | extremely | it was positively monumental |
| profitable | 17 | yielding material gain or profit | profitable speculation on the stock market |
| phenomenal | 17 | exceedingly or unbelievably great | phenomenal feats of memory |
| preferably | 20 | more readily or willingly | clean it well, preferably with warm water |
| prediction | 15 | the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future) | - |
| plantation | 12 | garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth | - |
| popularity | 17 | the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after | his charm soon won him affection and popularity |
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Welcome to the playful, puzzling, and sometimes perplexing world of words starting with P! These words pack a punch with their unique combinations and pronunciations, making them some of the most interesting in the English language. From the practical to the peculiar, words beginning with P pepper our conversations and writings, adding flavor and flair. Buckle up as we explore how these letters influence language and dive into some captivating examples that will pique your interest.
About words starting with P
The letter P is a powerhouse in the English language, appearing in numerous common and uncommon words. It’s the 16th letter of the alphabet but certainly not last in terms of importance. Words starting with P often have a distinctive plosive sound, produced by blocking and then releasing air with the lips—a sound that can be both powerful and playful. This plosive characteristic gives these words a certain punchiness, making them memorable and impactful. Think of "puzzle," "pirate," or "popcorn"—each one brings its own vivid imagery and energy.
Position-wise, P at the beginning of a word can signify precision and purpose. For example, "project" indicates a planned piece of work, while "perfect" denotes something free from flaws. The letter P also pairs well with other consonants and vowels, forming blends and clusters that enrich the language. Consider "psychology," where the silent P creates an intriguing start, or "philosophy," where PH replaces the usual F sound, adding a touch of sophistication.
Popular word examples
Let's dive into some popular words starting with P, showcasing their definitions, usage, and fun facts.
Party
- Definition: A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
- Example in a Sentence: We threw a fantastic party for Jane's birthday last weekend.
- Fun Fact: The term "party" comes from the Old French word "partie," meaning "a part or division."
Pizza
- Definition: A dish of Italian origin consisting of a flat round base of dough baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.
- Example in a Sentence: We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
- Fun Fact: The word "pizza" first appeared in a Latin text from Gaeta in Southern Italy in 997 AD.
Puppy
- Definition: A young dog.
- Example in a Sentence: The kids were thrilled to adopt a new puppy from the shelter.
- Fun Fact: Puppies are born blind and deaf, relying on their sense of touch and smell initially.
Puzzle
- Definition: A game, toy, or problem designed to test ingenuity or knowledge.
- Example in a Sentence: She spent the afternoon solving a challenging jigsaw puzzle.
- Fun Fact: The earliest known puzzles were created by John Spilsbury, a London mapmaker, in the 1760s.
Pirate
- Definition: A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- Example in a Sentence: The legend of the infamous pirate Blackbeard still fascinates many.
- Fun Fact: The famous pirate phrase "Arrr!" was popularized by actor Robert Newton in the 1950 film "Treasure Island."
Penguin
- Definition: A large flightless seabird of the southern hemisphere, with black upper parts and white underparts and wings developed into flippers for swimming underwater.
- Example in a Sentence: Penguins are known for their unique waddling walk.
- Fun Fact: Penguins can drink seawater because they have a special gland that filters out the salt.
Pancake
- Definition: A flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk, and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan.
- Example in a Sentence: Sunday mornings are perfect for enjoying fluffy pancakes with syrup.
- Fun Fact: The world’s largest pancake was over 49 feet in diameter and weighed more than 6,600 pounds.
Piano
- Definition: A large keyboard musical instrument with a wooden case enclosing a soundboard and metal strings, which are struck by hammers when the keys are depressed.
- Example in a Sentence: She has been taking piano lessons for five years.
- Fun Fact: The piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori of Italy around the year 1700.
Parrot
- Definition: A bird, often vividly colored, with a short down-curved hooked bill, grasping feet, and a raucous voice, found chiefly in tropical and subtropical regions and feeding on fruits and seeds.
- Example in a Sentence: The parrot mimicked every word she said.
- Fun Fact: Some parrot species can live for over 80 years.
Popcorn
- Definition: A variety of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated, used as a snack food.
- Example in a Sentence: We made a big bowl of popcorn to enjoy during the movie.
- Fun Fact: Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years, with evidence of popped kernels being found in ancient Peru.
High-scoring scrabble examples
Scrabble enthusiasts know that words starting with P can be high scorers. Here are some prime examples:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Pizzazz | 45 | An attractive combination of vitality and glamour. |
| Pizazz | 35 | Variant spelling of pizzazz. |
| Puzzling | 28 | Causing one to be puzzled; confusing or baffling. |
| Puzzler | 27 | A person or thing that puzzles. |
| Pyx | 15 | A container in which the consecrated bread of the Eucharist is kept. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle enthusiasts, here are some popular five-letter words starting with P that might help you guess right!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peace | A state of tranquility or quiet. |
| Plant | A living organism typically growing in a permanent site. |
| Place | A particular position or point in space. |
| Phone | A device used for voice communication. |
| Power | The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way. |
| Pride | A feeling or deep pleasure derived from one's achievements. |
| Point | A particular spot, place, or position in an area. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Now, let's explore some unusual and rare words that start with P.
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
- Definition: A supposed lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust.
- Interesting Fact: This is one of the longest words in the English language, invented to be a long word.
- Example in a Sentence: The doctor joked about diagnosing someone with pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
Psithurism
- Definition: The sound of the wind in the trees and rustling of leaves.
- Interesting Fact: This word is derived from the Greek word "psithuros," meaning "whispering."
- Example in a Sentence: The psithurism of the forest was soothing as we hiked through the trail.
Pauciloquent
- Definition: Using few words; brief in speech.
- Interesting Fact: This word is rarely used despite describing a common behavior.
- Example in a Sentence: His pauciloquent nature made him a man of mystery.
Pogonotrophy
- Definition: The act of growing and grooming a beard.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek “pogon” for beard and “trophe” for nourishment.
- Example in a Sentence: His pogonotrophy skills were admired by all his friends.
Palimpsest
- Definition: A manuscript or piece of writing material on which later writing has been superimposed on effaced earlier writing.
- Interesting Fact: Palimpsests are historically significant as they sometimes reveal hidden texts.
- Example in a Sentence: Scholars discovered a medieval palimpsest that contained ancient scripts underneath.
Final words
There you have it—a playful peek into the world of words starting with P! From practical to peculiar, these words add zest and zing to our language. So the next time you ponder the power of P, remember the plethora of possibilities this potent letter presents.
