4 letter words starting with p
Dive into the playful world of four-letter words that start with 'P'! Perfect for word games, puzzles, or just expanding your vocabulary, these pint-sized powerhouses pack a punch. From playful to practical, explore the possibilities and see how these petite words can add pizzazz to your conversations and writings!
| 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 |
| path | 9 | an established line of travel or access | - |
| post | 6 | a job in an organization | he occupied a post in the treasury |
| 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) | - |
| palm | 8 | an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| pale | 6 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | - |
| prey | 9 | profit from in an exploitatory manner | - |
| 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 |
| puke | 10 | the matter ejected in vomiting | - |
| peak | 10 | the highest point (of something) | at the peak of the pyramid |
| ping | 7 | a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya | - |
| pong | 7 | an unpleasant smell | - |
| pose | 6 | introduce | This poses an interesting question |
| pine | 6 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| prem | 8 | - | - |
| poop | 8 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| puff | 12 | suck in or take (air) | - |
| poke | 10 | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | - |
| pony | 9 | a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) | - |
| pier | 6 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| peek | 10 | a secret look | - |
| peel | 6 | British politician (1788-1850) | - |
| plea | 6 | a humble request for help from someone in authority | - |
| pawn | 9 | leave as a guarantee in return for money | pawn your grandfather's gold watch |
| peep | 8 | a secret look | - |
| pint | 6 | a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches | - |
| pact | 8 | a written agreement between two states or sovereigns | - |
| prep | 8 | preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) | - |
| pooh | 9 | - | - |
| pros | 6 | - | - |
| peer | 6 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| plum | 8 | any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone | - |
| polo | 6 | Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324) | - |
| posh | 9 | elegant and fashionable | a posh restaurant |
| pest | 6 | any epidemic disease with a high death rate | - |
| prop | 8 | a propeller that rotates to push against air | - |
| pulp | 8 | an inexpensive magazine printed on poor quality paper | - |
| psst | 6 | - | - |
| peck | 12 | eat like a bird | - |
| phew | 12 | - | - |
| pike | 10 | a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic | - |
| puck | 12 | a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey | - |
| para | 6 | port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin | - |
| poof | 9 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| puss | 6 | informal terms referring to a domestic cat | - |
| pear | 6 | Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| ploy | 9 | a maneuver in a game or conversation | - |
| pant | 6 | a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open | - |
| pang | 7 | a mental pain or distress | a pang of conscience |
| perv | 9 | - | - |
| puri | 6 | - | - |
| perm | 8 | a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals | - |
| pita | 6 | usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling | - |
| plow | 9 | to break and turn over earth especially with a plow | Farmer Jones plowed his east field last week |
| pika | 10 | small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America | - |
| poll | 6 | convert into a pollard | pollard trees |
| poon | 6 | any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood | - |
| puma | 8 | large American feline resembling a lion | - |
| puny | 9 | (used especially of persons) of inferior size | - |
| peso | 6 | the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos | - |
| pane | 6 | street name for lysergic acid diethylamide | - |
| pram | 8 | a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around | - |
| pail | 6 | the quantity contained in a pail | - |
| pate | 6 | the top of the head | - |
| perk | 10 | an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) | - |
| putt | 6 | 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 |
| pelt | 6 | attack and bombard with or as if with missiles | pelt the speaker with questions |
| prat | 6 | the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on | - |
| prod | 7 | a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion | - |
| prof | 9 | someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university | - |
| putz | 15 | obscene terms for penis | - |
| pyre | 9 | wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite | - |
| pomp | 10 | ceremonial elegance and splendor | - |
| pout | 6 | a disdainful grimace | - |
| pent | 6 | closely confined | - |
| parr | 6 | Queen of England as the 6th wife of Henry VIII (1512-1548) | - |
| pied | 7 | having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly | pied daisies |
| pele | 6 | - | - |
| poly | 9 | - | - |
| pave | 9 | a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows | - |
| prob | 8 | - | - |
| purr | 6 | make a soft swishing sound | the car engine purred |
| puja | 13 | - | - |
| pont | 6 | - | - |
| poxy | 16 | - | - |
| piet | 6 | - | - |
| plop | 8 | set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | - |
| punt | 6 | (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground | the punt traveled 50 yards |
| peon | 6 | a laborer who is obliged to do menial work | - |
| pula | 6 | the basic unit of money in Botswana | - |
| peat | 6 | partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried | - |
| pung | 7 | a one-horse sleigh consisting of a box on runners | - |
| pogo | 7 | - | - |
| posy | 9 | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present | - |
| pipa | 8 | type genus of the Pipidae | - |
| pore | 6 | direct one's attention on something | - |
| pall | 6 | lose interest or become bored with something or somebody | - |
| pecs | 8 | either of two large muscles of the chest | - |
| prim | 8 | dress primly | - |
| polk | 10 | 11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849) | - |
| prog | 7 | - | - |
| pert | 6 | characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality | - |
| pica | 8 | a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing | - |
| pupa | 8 | an insect in the inactive stage of development (when it is not feeding) intermediate between larva and adult | - |
| plie | 6 | - | - |
| pone | 6 | cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) | - |
| pyro | 9 | - | - |
| peal | 6 | a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) | - |
| pali | 6 | an ancient Prakrit language (derived from Sanskrit) that is the scriptural and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism | - |
| peri | 6 | a beautiful and graceful girl | - |
| pash | 9 | - | - |
| pled | 7 | - | - |
| poco | 8 | - | - |
| pish | 9 | - | - |
| pedi | 7 | - | - |
| peen | 6 | the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes) | - |
| pock | 12 | mark with a scar | - |
| plat | 6 | make a plat of | - |
| poky | 13 | small and remote and insignificant | passed a series of poky little one-horse towns |
| prow | 9 | front part of a vessel or aircraft | - |
| plod | 7 | the act of walking with a slow heavy gait | I could recognize his plod anywhere |
| pili | 6 | - | - |
| prig | 7 | a person regarded as arrogant and annoying | - |
| pott | 6 | - | - |
| palp | 8 | - | - |
| pard | 7 | - | - |
| pith | 9 | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | - |
| pons | 6 | United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976) | - |
| pare | 6 | decrease gradually or bit by bit | - |
| pion | 6 | a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision | - |
| pouf | 9 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| poss | 6 | - | - |
| phon | 9 | a unit of subjective loudness | - |
| paca | 8 | large burrowing rodent of South America and Central America; highly esteemed as food | - |
| phut | 9 | - | - |
| paty | 9 | - | - |
| plim | 8 | - | - |
| paly | 9 | - | - |
| pars | 6 | - | - |
| pepo | 8 | - | - |
| phiz | 18 | the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | - |
| pima | 8 | a member of the North American Indian people living in southern Arizona and northern Mexico | - |
| pixy | 16 | creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas | - |
| paik | 10 | - | - |
| pase | 6 | - | - |
| pian | 6 | - | - |
| pean | 6 | a formal expression of praise | - |
| pulu | 6 | - | - |
| purl | 6 | flow in a circular current, of liquids | - |
| puka | 10 | small roundheaded New Zealand tree having large resinous leaves and panicles of green-white flowers | - |
| pice | 8 | - | - |
| paua | 6 | - | - |
| pend | 7 | - | - |
| pule | 6 | cry weakly or softly | - |
| pleb | 8 | one of the common people | - |
| pomo | 8 | a member of an Indian people of northern California living along the Russian River valley and adjacent Pacific coast | - |
| puce | 8 | a color varying from dark purplish brown to dark red | - |
| perc | 8 | - | - |
| pels | 6 | - | - |
| paks | 10 | - | - |
| paan | 6 | - | - |
| pohs | 9 | - | - |
| puky | 13 | - | - |
| pwns | 9 | - | - |
| padi | 7 | - | - |
| pals | 6 | - | - |
| pams | 8 | - | - |
| pand | 7 | - | - |
| pais | 6 | - | - |
| pads | 7 | - | - |
| pahs | 9 | - | - |
| pans | 6 | - | - |
| pats | 6 | - | - |
| pape | 8 | - | - |
| paps | 8 | - | - |
| parp | 8 | - | - |
| patu | 6 | - | - |
| pacy | 11 | - | - |
| paal | 6 | - | - |
| paco | 8 | - | - |
| pacs | 8 | - | - |
| peni | 6 | - | - |
| pern | 6 | - | - |
| perp | 8 | - | - |
| pets | 6 | - | - |
| pews | 9 | - | - |
| penk | 10 | - | - |
| pens | 6 | - | - |
| peps | 8 | - | - |
| pere | 6 | - | - |
| pfft | 12 | - | - |
| pfui | 9 | - | - |
| phat | 9 | - | - |
| pias | 6 | - | - |
| pics | 8 | - | - |
| pies | 6 | - | - |
| pial | 6 | - | - |
| phis | 9 | - | - |
| phoh | 12 | - | - |
| phos | 9 | - | - |
| phot | 9 | a unit of illumination equal to 1 lumen per square centimeter; 10,000 phots equal 1 lux | - |
| pene | 6 | - | - |
| peag | 7 | small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned into strings or belts; used by certain Native American peoples as jewelry or currency | - |
| peas | 6 | - | - |
| peba | 8 | having nine hinged bands of bony plates; ranges from Texas to Paraguay | - |
| pays | 9 | - | - |
| paws | 9 | - | - |
| pavs | 9 | - | - |
| pawa | 9 | - | - |
| pawk | 13 | - | - |
| pawl | 9 | a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward | - |
| pech | 11 | - | - |
| pehs | 9 | - | - |
| pein | 6 | - | - |
| peke | 10 | a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle | - |
| pela | 6 | - | - |
| pelf | 9 | informal terms for money | - |
| pell | 6 | - | - |
| pegs | 7 | - | - |
| pegh | 10 | - | - |
| peds | 7 | - | - |
| peed | 7 | - | - |
| pees | 6 | - | - |
| pumy | 11 | - | - |
| puna | 6 | - | - |
| puns | 6 | - | - |
| puli | 6 | - | - |
| pulk | 10 | - | - |
| puls | 6 | - | - |
| puly | 9 | - | - |
| pups | 8 | - | - |
| pupu | 8 | - | - |
| pyas | 9 | - | - |
| pyat | 9 | - | - |
| pyes | 9 | - | - |
| pyet | 9 | - | - |
| pyic | 11 | - | - |
| pyin | 9 | - | - |
| pyne | 9 | - | - |
| pyot | 9 | - | - |
| puys | 9 | - | - |
| purs | 6 | - | - |
| puts | 6 | - | - |
| puku | 10 | an African antelope closely related to the waterbuck | - |
| plue | 6 | - | - |
| poas | 6 | - | - |
| plew | 9 | - | - |
| plex | 13 | - | - |
| pods | 7 | - | - |
| pols | 6 | - | - |
| polt | 6 | - | - |
| pome | 8 | a fleshy fruit (apple or pear or related fruits) having seed chambers and an outer fleshy part | - |
| poms | 8 | - | - |
| poep | 8 | - | - |
| pogy | 10 | money received from the state | - |
| pois | 6 | - | - |
| pina | 6 | - | - |
| pins | 6 | - | - |
| piny | 9 | - | - |
| piki | 10 | - | - |
| pila | 6 | - | - |
| pily | 9 | - | - |
| pioy | 9 | - | - |
| pits | 6 | - | - |
| pium | 8 | - | - |
| pize | 15 | - | - |
| piso | 6 | - | - |
| pipi | 8 | - | - |
| pips | 8 | - | - |
| pipy | 11 | - | - |
| pirl | 6 | - | - |
| pirn | 6 | - | - |
| pirs | 6 | - | - |
| pise | 6 | - | - |
| plap | 8 | - | - |
| proa | 6 | - | - |
| proo | 6 | - | - |
| prau | 6 | - | - |
| pree | 6 | - | - |
| prex | 13 | - | - |
| prez | 15 | - | - |
| pruh | 9 | - | - |
| puer | 6 | - | - |
| pugh | 10 | - | - |
| pugs | 7 | - | - |
| puha | 9 | - | - |
| puir | 6 | - | - |
| pudu | 7 | - | - |
| puds | 7 | - | - |
| prys | 9 | - | - |
| psis | 6 | - | - |
| ptui | 6 | - | - |
| pube | 8 | - | - |
| pubs | 8 | - | - |
| prao | 6 | - | - |
| poos | 6 | - | - |
| poot | 6 | - | - |
| pook | 10 | - | - |
| ponk | 10 | - | - |
| pood | 7 | a Russian unit of weight equal to approximately 36 pounds | - |
| pouk | 10 | - | - |
| pown | 9 | - | - |
| pows | 9 | - | - |
| pozz | 24 | - | - |
| prad | 7 | - | - |
| pory | 9 | - | - |
| pote | 6 | - | - |
| pots | 6 | - | - |
Welcome to the playful world of four-letter words starting with "P"! These words are not just a mere combination of letters but a dynamic force that influences our language, pronunciation, and even our daily conversations. From "play" to "plum," these words add zest to our vocabulary, making communication more vibrant and engaging. Dive in as we explore how these specific combinations of letters create unique sounds and meanings, adding color to everyday language. Get ready to uncover fascinating examples that showcase the charm and utility of these compact yet impactful words.
About 4 Letter Words Starting with P
The letter "P" is a powerhouse in the English language, often providing an initial punch that shapes the meaning and sound of words. When combined with three additional letters, it forms a plethora of words that are both common and crucial in everyday speech. The placement of "P" at the beginning gives these words a distinctive plosive sound, which is produced by obstructing airflow followed by a sudden release. This makes words like "palm" or "path" not only pleasant to pronounce but also memorable in conversation.
Four-letter words starting with "P" are more than just fun to say; they play significant roles in language construction and communication. For example, "pink" conveys vivid imagery, while "park" and "pier" provide clear definitions of space and place. These words often carry strong connotations and can evoke emotions or imagery, making them particularly engaging. Their brevity makes them quick to use and easy to understand, ensuring their frequent appearance in both spoken and written language.
Popular Word Examples
Let's take a closer look at some of the most popular four-letter words starting with "P." Each word carries its own charm and significance in the English lexicon.
Play
- Definition: Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.
- Example in a Sentence: The children love to play in the park every afternoon.
- Fun Fact: The word "play" comes from the Old English word "plegian," meaning to exercise or frolic.
Plum
- Definition: A type of fruit that is typically sweet and juicy.
- Example in a Sentence: She picked a ripe plum from the tree.
- Fun Fact: Plums have been cultivated since ancient times, with evidence of their consumption dating back to the Neolithic age.
Path
- Definition: A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
- Example in a Sentence: Follow the path through the forest to reach the lake.
- Fun Fact: The word "path" shares roots with the Latin word "patere," which means to be open.
Pill
- Definition: A small round mass of solid medicine to be swallowed whole.
- Example in a Sentence: She takes a vitamin pill every morning to boost her health.
- Fun Fact: The concept of pills dates back to ancient Egypt, where they were made of bread dough mixed with honey and herbs.
Park
- Definition: A large public green area in a town, used for recreation.
- Example in a Sentence: They spent the afternoon relaxing in the city park.
- Fun Fact: The word "park" comes from the Middle English "parc," meaning an enclosed preserve for animals.
High-Scoring Scrabble Examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, four-letter words starting with "P" can be a game-changer. Here are some high-scoring options that could give you the edge:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Putz | 15 | A fool or simpleton. |
| Pyro | 9 | A pyromaniac or someone fascinated with fire. |
| Pint | 6 | A unit of liquid capacity. |
| Plea | 6 | A request made in an urgent and emotional manner. |
| Pave | 9 | To cover a surface with a hard material. |
Popular 5-Letter Words for Wordle
For those who enjoy Wordle, a five-letter word game, here are some five-letter words starting with "P" that might just help you crack the code:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plain | Simple or ordinary in character. |
| Prime | Of first importance; main. |
| Plumb | Measure the depth of something. |
| Pluck | Take hold of something and remove it. |
| Prank | Practical joke or mischievous act. |
Unusual and Rare Word Examples
Explore the intriguing world of rare and unusual words starting with "P." These words may not be commonly used, but they certainly add flair to any vocabulary.
Pith
- Definition: The essence of something.
- Interesting Fact: The term "pithy" originates from this word, meaning concise and expressive language.
- Example in a Sentence: The pith of the argument was lost in all the details.
Pong
- Definition: A strong, unpleasant smell.
- Interesting Fact: "Pong" is of British origin and is often used colloquially.
- Example in a Sentence: The pong from the garbage was unbearable.
Plew
- Definition: A beaver skin.
- Interesting Fact: The term was used in the fur trade era as a unit of currency.
- Example in a Sentence: He traded a plew for supplies at the trading post.
Purl
- Definition: A type of knitting stitch.
- Interesting Fact: The term "purl" has been used in knitting since the 16th century.
- Example in a Sentence: She learned to knit using the purl stitch.
Phiz
- Definition: Slang for one's face or expression.
- Interesting Fact: "Phiz" is short for physiognomy, which refers to facial features.
- Example in a Sentence: His phiz lit up when he heard the good news.
Final Words
Four-letter words starting with "P" are a playful and powerful element of the English language. They contribute significantly to our conversations, whether in everyday speech or strategic games like Scrabble and Wordle. Whether you're exploring their sounds, meanings, or just having fun with them, these words offer endless possibilities for expression and creativity. Keep playing with these words, and you'll find they truly pack a punch in your linguistic toolkit!
