5 letter words starting with p
Dive into the playful world of five-letter wonders that begin with 'P'! Perfect for word game enthusiasts and vocabulary builders alike, this page is your go-to for discovering peppy, peculiar, and powerful words. Unleash the potential of these pint-sized powerhouses and watch your language skills soar to new peaks!
| 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 | - |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
| parts | 7 | the local environment | he hasn't been seen around these parts in years |
| 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 | - |
| pilot | 7 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | - |
| prime | 9 | being at the best stage of development | our manhood's prime vigor |
| 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 |
| puppy | 14 | an inexperienced young person | - |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| 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) | - |
| porno | 7 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| pasta | 7 | shaped and dried dough made from flour and water and sometimes egg | - |
| paths | 10 | - | - |
| pairs | 7 | - | - |
| piggy | 12 | a young pig | - |
| pinch | 12 | irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear | the pain is as if sharp points pinch your back |
| punks | 11 | a youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in Mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes) | - |
| peggy | 12 | - | - |
| polly | 10 | - | - |
| porch | 12 | a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance | - |
| pains | 7 | an effortful attempt to attain a goal | - |
| peach | 12 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| polar | 7 | being of crucial importance | the polar events of this study |
| paolo | 7 | - | - |
| plead | 8 | appeal or request earnestly | I pleaded with him to stop |
| patty | 10 | small flat mass of chopped food | - |
| pinky | 14 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| prank | 11 | a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement | - |
| pasha | 10 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| pause | 7 | interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing | The speaker paused |
| panel | 7 | select from a list | empanel prospective jurors |
| parks | 11 | United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913) | - |
| poppy | 14 | annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers | - |
| phony | 13 | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | - |
| probe | 9 | an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities | there was a congressional probe into the scandal |
| pupil | 9 | a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution | - |
| pluto | 7 | (Roman mythology) god of the underworld; counterpart of Greek Hades | - |
| plaza | 16 | mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace | a good plaza should have a movie house |
| psych | 15 | - | - |
| panda | 8 | large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae | - |
| paste | 7 | a tasty mixture to be spread on bread or crackers or used in preparing other dishes | - |
| piper | 9 | someone who plays the bagpipe | - |
| pilar | 7 | of or relating to a hair | - |
| pluck | 13 | strip of feathers | pluck the capon |
| picky | 16 | exacting especially about details | - |
| pools | 7 | - | - |
| props | 9 | proper respect | I have to give my props to the governor for the way he handled the problem |
| piles | 7 | venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter | - |
| pagan | 8 | a person who does not acknowledge your god | - |
| pedal | 8 | a lever that is operated with the foot | - |
| pepsi | 9 | Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola | - |
| paddy | 12 | an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown | - |
| polls | 7 | the place where people vote | - |
| pager | 8 | an electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged | - |
| potty | 10 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| posed | 8 | arranged for pictorial purposes | - |
| pubic | 11 | relating or near the pubis | pubic bones |
| penal | 7 | (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law | a penal offense |
| padre | 8 | `Father' is a term of address for priests in some churches (especially the Roman Catholic Church or the Orthodox Catholic Church); `Padre' is frequently used in the military | - |
| patio | 7 | usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence | - |
| peril | 7 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| panty | 10 | short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) | - |
| plank | 11 | cover with planks | The streets were planked |
| pushy | 13 | marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative | - |
| pappy | 14 | - | - |
| perch | 12 | sit, as on a branch | The birds perched high in the tree |
| prone | 7 | lying face downward | - |
| plump | 11 | make fat or plump | We will plump out that poor starving child |
| pouch | 12 | swell or protrude outwards | - |
| polka | 11 | a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time | - |
| piled | 8 | - | - |
| puffy | 16 | abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas | eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids |
| posse | 7 | a temporary police force | - |
| patsy | 10 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| pansy | 10 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| pious | 7 | having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity | pious readings |
| prune | 7 | weed out unwanted or unnecessary things | - |
| prima | 9 | indicating the most important performer or role | prima ballerina |
| pence | 9 | - | - |
| pooch | 12 | round one's lips as if intending to kiss | - |
| purge | 8 | an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements | - |
| petit | 7 | - | - |
| pears | 7 | - | - |
| pubes | 9 | the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs | - |
| paved | 11 | covered with a firm surface | - |
| ponce | 9 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| pixie | 14 | creeping evergreen shrub having narrow overlapping leaves and early white star-shaped flowers; of the pine barrens of New Jersey and the Carolinas | - |
| petal | 7 | part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored | - |
| pines | 7 | - | - |
| prawn | 10 | any of various edible decapod crustaceans | - |
| prude | 8 | a person excessively concerned about propriety and decorum | - |
| pinto | 7 | a spotted or calico horse or pony | - |
| privy | 13 | hidden from general view or use | a privy place to rest and think |
| perky | 14 | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | a perky little widow in her 70s |
| pivot | 10 | turn on a pivot | - |
| prowl | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| prose | 7 | matter of fact, commonplace, or dull expression | - |
| polio | 7 | an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | - |
| proxy | 17 | a person authorized to act for another | - |
| plait | 7 | any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape | - |
| playa | 10 | - | - |
| primo | 9 | the best of its kind | - |
| prism | 9 | optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to deviate a beam or invert an image | - |
| parry | 10 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| plume | 9 | clean with one's bill | - |
| putty | 10 | a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass | - |
| porky | 14 | - | - |
| paced | 10 | - | - |
| piety | 10 | righteousness by virtue of being pious | - |
| plush | 10 | characterized by extravagance and profusion | - |
| pleas | 7 | - | - |
| poppa | 11 | - | - |
| pinot | 7 | any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes | - |
| pygmy | 16 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| psalm | 9 | any sacred song used to praise the deity | - |
| poise | 7 | prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult | - |
| pesky | 14 | causing irritation or annoyance | a pesky mosquito |
| pokey | 14 | small and remote and insignificant | - |
| plaid | 8 | a cloth having a crisscross design | - |
| pasty | 10 | resembling paste in color; pallid | he looked pasty and red-eyed |
| papal | 9 | proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles | papal dispensation |
| parka | 11 | a kind of heavy jacket (`windcheater' is a British term) | - |
| pesto | 7 | a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil | - |
| pecan | 9 | tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts | - |
| poser | 7 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | - |
| promo | 9 | a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution | - |
| porta | 7 | an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity | - |
| palsy | 10 | loss of the ability to move a body part | - |
| plumb | 11 | exactly | fell plumb in the middle of the puddle |
| peony | 10 | any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers | - |
| purim | 9 | (Judaism) a Jewish holy day commemorating their deliverance from massacre by Haman | - |
| proto | 7 | indicating the first or earliest or original | `proto' is a combining form in a word like `protolanguage' that refers to the hypothetical ancestor of another language or group of languages |
| puree | 7 | rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender | puree the vegetables for the baby |
| petar | 7 | - | - |
| pudgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| pacha | 12 | a civil or military authority in Turkey or Egypt | - |
| prang | 8 | a crash involving a car or plane | - |
| parma | 9 | - | - |
| purer | 7 | - | - |
| passe | 7 | out of fashion | - |
| pally | 10 | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals | - |
| pales | 7 | - | - |
| pixel | 14 | (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) | the greater the number of pixels per inch the greater the resolution |
| plebe | 9 | a military trainee (as at a military academy) | - |
| peppy | 14 | marked by lively action | the peppy and interesting talk |
| pylon | 10 | a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines | power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists |
| paler | 7 | - | - |
| pilaf | 10 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| puggy | 12 | - | - |
| pampa | 11 | - | - |
| poach | 12 | cook in a simmering liquid | poached apricots |
| pinko | 11 | a person with mildly leftist political views | - |
| prong | 8 | a pointed projection | - |
| phlox | 17 | any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers | - |
| pease | 7 | - | - |
| paisa | 7 | a fractional monetary unit in Bangladesh and India and Nepal and Pakistan | - |
| pique | 16 | a sudden outburst of anger | - |
| payer | 10 | a person who pays money for something | - |
| peaky | 14 | having or as if having especially high-pitched spots | absence of peaky highs and beefed-up bass |
| polyp | 12 | a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane | - |
| penne | 7 | pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends | - |
| pandy | 11 | - | - |
| piney | 10 | - | - |
| plonk | 11 | set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise | - |
| piste | 7 | a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts | - |
| panto | 7 | an abbreviation of pantomime | - |
| pinta | 7 | - | - |
| pisco | 9 | - | - |
| pricy | 12 | having a high price | - |
| pater | 7 | an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | - |
| plunk | 11 | pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion | - |
| pubis | 9 | one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis | - |
| pshaw | 13 | - | - |
| pavan | 10 | music composed for dancing the pavane | - |
| paves | 10 | - | - |
| palet | 7 | - | - |
| punky | 14 | minute two-winged insect that sucks the blood of mammals and birds and other insects | - |
| piton | 7 | a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold | - |
| paseo | 7 | a path set aside for walking | - |
| parle | 7 | - | - |
| plink | 11 | - | - |
| plebs | 9 | - | - |
| polis | 7 | - | - |
| penna | 7 | - | - |
| posit | 7 | put (something somewhere) firmly | She posited her hand on his shoulder |
| primp | 11 | dress or groom with elaborate care | - |
| podgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| pithy | 13 | concise and full of meaning | welcomed her pithy comments |
| popsy | 12 | - | - |
| pinup | 9 | - | - |
| parse | 7 | analyze syntactically by assigning a constituent structure to (a sentence) | - |
| pekin | 11 | - | - |
| plena | 7 | - | - |
| phial | 10 | a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle) | - |
| pulpy | 12 | like a pulp or overripe; not having stiffness | - |
| pudge | 9 | a short fat person | - |
| prion | 7 | (microbiology) an infectious protein particle similar to a virus but lacking nucleic acid; thought to be the agent responsible for scrapie and other degenerative diseases of the nervous system | - |
| prole | 7 | a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | - |
| parti | 7 | - | - |
| payee | 10 | a person to whom money is paid | - |
| plies | 7 | - | - |
| porgy | 11 | lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States | - |
| pommy | 14 | a disparaging term for a British person | - |
| polje | 14 | - | - |
| perdu | 8 | - | - |
| pingo | 8 | - | - |
| piker | 11 | - | - |
| pigmy | 13 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| pilau | 7 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| pukka | 15 | absolutely first class and genuine | pukka sahib |
| prana | 7 | - | - |
| prise | 7 | to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open | - |
| peeve | 10 | an annoyed or irritated mood | - |
| paver | 10 | - | - |
| pavin | 10 | - | - |
| paled | 8 | - | - |
| plier | 7 | someone who plies a trade | - |
| pleat | 7 | any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape | - |
| pongo | 8 | type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans | - |
| polos | 7 | - | - |
| phono | 10 | - | - |
| pieta | 7 | a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus | - |
| preen | 7 | clean with one's bill | The birds preened |
| parky | 14 | appreciably or disagreeably cold | - |
| pedes | 8 | - | - |
| plack | 13 | - | - |
| picot | 9 | an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon | - |
| perse | 7 | - | - |
| pinny | 10 | a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing | - |
| prate | 7 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| potto | 7 | a kind of lemur | - |
| pross | 7 | - | - |
| parvo | 10 | any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease | - |
| patin | 7 | - | - |
| paten | 7 | - | - |
| paned | 8 | - | - |
| pekoe | 11 | a superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java | - |
| paean | 7 | a formal expression of praise | - |
| pacer | 9 | a horse used to set the pace in racing | - |
| paren | 7 | - | - |
| plied | 8 | - | - |
| plops | 9 | - | - |
| plots | 7 | - | - |
| plotz | 16 | - | - |
| plouk | 11 | - | - |
| plows | 10 | - | - |
| ploys | 10 | - | - |
| plues | 7 | - | - |
| plook | 11 | - | - |
| plims | 9 | - | - |
| pling | 8 | - | - |
| ploat | 7 | - | - |
| plods | 8 | - | - |
| plong | 8 | - | - |
| pluff | 13 | - | - |
| plugs | 8 | - | - |
| poboy | 12 | - | - |
| pocks | 13 | - | - |
| pocky | 16 | - | - |
| podal | 8 | - | - |
| poddy | 12 | - | - |
| podex | 15 | - | - |
| podge | 9 | - | - |
| poake | 11 | - | - |
| poaka | 11 | - | - |
| plums | 9 | - | - |
| plumy | 12 | having or covered with or abounding in plumes | - |
| plyer | 10 | someone who plies a trade | - |
| podia | 8 | - | - |
| plica | 9 | a folded part (as in skin or muscle) | - |
| plaas | 7 | - | - |
| plage | 8 | the beach at a seaside resort | - |
| pizes | 16 | - | - |
| pitta | 7 | any bird of the genus Pitta; brilliantly colored chiefly terrestrial birds with short wings and tail and stout bills | - |
| piums | 9 | - | - |
| pixes | 14 | - | - |
| pized | 17 | - | - |
| plans | 7 | - | - |
| pleon | 7 | - | - |
| plesh | 10 | - | - |
| plays | 10 | - | - |
| plaps | 9 | - | - |
| plash | 10 | interlace the shoots of | - |
| plasm | 9 | the protoplasm of the germ cells that contains chromosomes and genes | - |
| plast | 7 | - | - |
| plats | 7 | - | - |
| platy | 10 | small stocky Mexican fish; popular aquarium fish | - |
| plews | 10 | - | - |
| poney | 10 | - | - |
| pooed | 8 | - | - |
| poofs | 10 | - | - |
| poofy | 13 | - | - |
| poohs | 10 | - | - |
| pooja | 14 | - | - |
| pooka | 11 | - | - |
| pooks | 11 | - | - |
| poods | 8 | - | - |
| ponga | 8 | - | - |
| pongs | 8 | - | - |
| pongy | 11 | - | - |
| ponks | 11 | - | - |
| ponts | 7 | - | - |
| ponty | 10 | - | - |
| ponzu | 16 | - | - |
| poons | 7 | - | - |
| poops | 9 | - | - |
| poori | 7 | - | - |
| pored | 8 | - | - |
| porer | 7 | - | - |
| pores | 7 | - | - |
| porge | 8 | - | - |
| porks | 11 | - | - |
| poral | 7 | - | - |
| porae | 7 | - | - |
| poort | 7 | - | - |
| poots | 7 | - | - |
| poove | 10 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| poovy | 13 | - | - |
| popes | 9 | - | - |
| pones | 7 | - | - |
| poems | 9 | - | - |
| pokal | 11 | - | - |
| poked | 12 | - | - |
| pokes | 11 | - | - |
| pokie | 11 | - | - |
| poled | 8 | - | - |
| poeps | 9 | - | - |
| poesy | 10 | literature in metrical form | - |
| poets | 7 | - | - |
| pogey | 11 | money received from the state | - |
| pogge | 9 | northern Atlantic sea poacher | - |
| pogos | 8 | - | - |
| poilu | 7 | thick stew made of rice and chicken and small game; southern U.S. | - |
| poind | 8 | - | - |
| poler | 7 | a draft horse harnessed alongside the shaft or pole of a vehicle | - |
| poles | 7 | - | - |
| poley | 10 | - | - |
| polys | 10 | - | - |
| pombe | 11 | - | - |
| pomes | 9 | - | - |
| pomos | 9 | - | - |
| pomps | 11 | - | - |
| poncy | 12 | - | - |
| polts | 7 | - | - |
| polks | 11 | - | - |
| ponds | 8 | - | - |
| piths | 10 | - | - |
| petre | 7 | - | - |
| pheer | 10 | - | - |
| phene | 10 | - | - |
| pheon | 10 | - | - |
| phese | 10 | - | - |
| phoca | 12 | type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals | - |
| phohs | 13 | - | - |
| phare | 10 | - | - |
| petti | 7 | - | - |
| petto | 7 | - | - |
| pewee | 10 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| pewit | 10 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| peyse | 10 | - | - |
| phage | 11 | a virus that is parasitic (reproduces itself) in bacteria | phage uses the bacterium's machinery and energy to produce more phage until the bacterium is destroyed and phage is released to invade surrounding bacteria |
| phang | 11 | - | - |
| phons | 10 | - | - |
| pical | 9 | - | - |
| picas | 9 | - | - |
| piccy | 14 | - | - |
| picks | 13 | - | - |
| picra | 9 | - | - |
| picul | 9 | a unit of weight used in some parts of Asia; approximately equal to 133 pounds (the load a grown man can carry) | - |
| pibal | 9 | - | - |
| pians | 7 | - | - |
| phots | 10 | - | - |
| phpht | 15 | - | - |
| phuts | 10 | - | - |
| phyla | 13 | - | - |
| phyle | 13 | a tribe of ancient Athenians | - |
| penie | 7 | - | - |
| pepos | 9 | - | - |
| perai | 7 | - | - |
| perce | 9 | - | - |
| perdy | 11 | - | - |
| perea | 7 | - | - |
| pepla | 9 | - | - |
| penks | 11 | - | - |
| penni | 7 | 100 pennia formerly equaled 1 markka in Finland | - |
| pents | 7 | - | - |
| peons | 7 | - | - |
| peres | 7 | - | - |
| peris | 7 | - | - |
| pervs | 10 | - | - |
| pesos | 7 | - | - |
| pests | 7 | - | - |
| pesty | 10 | - | - |
| perve | 10 | - | - |
| perts | 7 | - | - |
| perks | 11 | - | - |
| perms | 9 | - | - |
| perns | 7 | - | - |
| perps | 9 | - | - |
| perst | 7 | - | - |
| pints | 7 | - | - |
| pions | 7 | - | - |
| piony | 10 | - | - |
| pioye | 10 | - | - |
| pioys | 10 | - | - |
| pings | 8 | - | - |
| pinks | 11 | - | - |
| pinna | 7 | division of a usually pinnately divided leaf | - |
| pinon | 7 | any of several low-growing pines of western North America | - |
| pipal | 9 | fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists | - |
| pipas | 9 | - | - |
| piped | 10 | - | - |
| pirns | 7 | - | - |
| pirog | 8 | - | - |
| pises | 7 | - | - |
| pisky | 14 | - | - |
| pisos | 7 | - | - |
| pitas | 7 | - | - |
| pirls | 7 | - | - |
| pirai | 7 | - | - |
| pipes | 9 | - | - |
| pipet | 9 | measuring instrument consisting of a graduated glass tube used to measure or transfer precise volumes of a liquid by drawing the liquid up into the tube | - |
| pipis | 9 | - | - |
| pipit | 9 | a songbird that lives mainly on the ground in open country; has streaky brown plumage | - |
| pippy | 14 | - | - |
| pipul | 9 | fig tree of India noted for great size and longevity; lacks the prop roots of the banyan; regarded as sacred by Buddhists | - |
| piend | 8 | - | - |
| pikas | 11 | - | - |
| pikau | 11 | - | - |
| piked | 12 | - | - |
| pikes | 11 | - | - |
| pikey | 14 | - | - |
| pikis | 11 | - | - |
| pikul | 11 | - | - |
| piing | 8 | - | - |
| piers | 7 | - | - |
| piert | 7 | - | - |
| piets | 7 | - | - |
| piezo | 16 | - | - |
| pight | 11 | - | - |
| pilao | 7 | - | - |
| pilow | 10 | - | - |
| pilum | 9 | - | - |
| pilus | 7 | any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal | - |
| pimas | 9 | - | - |
| pimps | 11 | - | - |
| pinas | 7 | - | - |
| pilis | 7 | - | - |
| pilaw | 10 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| pilch | 12 | - | - |
| pilea | 7 | low-growing tropical perennials grown for their stingless foliage | - |
| pilei | 7 | - | - |
| piler | 7 | - | - |
| pined | 8 | - | - |
| punji | 14 | - | - |
| pupus | 9 | - | - |
| purda | 8 | - | - |
| pured | 8 | - | - |
| pures | 7 | - | - |
| pupas | 9 | - | - |
Prepare to plunge into the playful and profound world of five-letter words starting with the letter P! These pint-sized powerhouses of the English language are packed with personality, offering a peek into how phonetics play a pivotal role in pronunciation and meaning. From the punchy "piano" to the peculiar "plaza," these words not only pepper our speech but also add color and creativity. Let’s explore how these combinations have carved a niche in language and captivated word lovers everywhere.
About 5-letter words starting with P
The letter 'P' holds a prominent place in the English alphabet, often signaling a playful or powerful tone in words. As the first letter, it sets the stage for a range of sounds and structures, from plosives that pop like "pride" to softer, smoother sounds like "peace." This consonant is a favorite for forming words that convey action, emotion, and vivid imagery. Its versatility makes it a vital component in the lexicon of any language enthusiast.
Five-letter words beginning with P are particularly fascinating because they balance brevity with depth. The strategic placement of 'P' at the start of these words often signifies energy and focus. Consider "punch" or "pulse," where the P sound propels the word forward, making it memorable and impactful. These words often carry rich meanings and offer endless possibilities for expression, proving that sometimes less is more when it comes to communicating effectively.
Popular word examples
Let's take a look at some popular five-letter words starting with the letter P that we encounter in our daily lives. These words are not just common; they each carry their own unique flair and significance.
Piano
- Definition: A large musical instrument with a keyboard.
- Example in a Sentence: She played a beautiful sonata on the piano.
- Fun Fact: The full name of the instrument is pianoforte, which means "soft-loud" in Italian, reflecting its dynamic range.
Party
- Definition: A social gathering for celebration or entertainment.
- Example in a Sentence: We are hosting a fancy dress party this weekend.
- Fun Fact: The word "party" can also refer to a political group or a side in a legal case.
Petal
- Definition: Each of the segments of the corolla of a flower.
- Example in a Sentence: The rose petals were soft and fragrant.
- Fun Fact: The word petal comes from the Greek word "petalon," meaning leaf.
Plumb
- Definition: To measure the depth of water or to install plumbing.
- Example in a Sentence: He used a rope to plumb the depths of the well.
- Fun Fact: The term "plumb" comes from the Latin "plumbum," meaning lead, as lead weights were used in the past for measuring.
Panda
- Definition: A large bear-like mammal from China, known for its distinctive black and white coat.
- Example in a Sentence: The panda at the zoo is a favorite among visitors.
- Fun Fact: Pandas are one of the few bear species that do not hibernate.
Plant
- Definition: A living organism that typically grows in soil.
- Example in a Sentence: She decided to plant sunflowers in her garden.
- Fun Fact: Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, a process essential for life on Earth.
Prism
- Definition: A solid geometric figure with two identical ends and flat sides.
- Example in a Sentence: Light splits into a spectrum of colors when passed through a prism.
- Fun Fact: Sir Isaac Newton used a prism to demonstrate that white light is made up of different colors.
Peach
- Definition: A round stone fruit with juicy yellow flesh and pinkish-yellow skin.
- Example in a Sentence: She sliced a fresh peach for breakfast.
- Fun Fact: Georgia, USA, is famously known as the "Peach State" due to its high production of the fruit.
Perch
- Definition: A place where birds rest or a type of freshwater fish.
- Example in a Sentence: The bird found a perch on the tree branch.
- Fun Fact: The word "perch" can also refer to a measure of length or area.
Prank
- Definition: A playful trick or joke.
- Example in a Sentence: They planned a harmless prank for April Fool’s Day.
- Fun Fact: The term "prank" has been used in literature as early as the 1580s.
High-scoring Scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, these five-letter words starting with P are worth memorizing for their high point potential. Their strategic letter combinations can help you dominate the board.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Pique | 16 | A feeling of irritation or resentment. |
| Plumb | 11 | To measure the depth of something. |
| Pluck | 11 | To take hold of something and quickly remove it. |
| Poach | 10 | To illegally hunt or catch game. |
| Primp | 11 | To groom oneself with excessive care. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the importance of starting strong. These five-letter words beginning with P provide excellent guesses to optimize your strategy in this word puzzle game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pilot | A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. |
| Place | A particular position or point in space. |
| Proud | Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction. |
| Power | The ability to do something or act in a particular way. |
| Paint | Apply color to a surface using a brush. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s dive into some of the more quirky and rare five-letter words starting with P. These words are a delight to learn and use in conversation.
Pique
- Definition: A sudden feeling of annoyance or anger when someone offends you.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from French, pique originally meant "to sting" or "prick."
- Example in a Sentence: Her pique was evident when she slammed the door.
Plumb
- Definition: Exactly vertical or true.
- Interesting Fact: In construction, a plumb line helps ensure structures are perfectly upright.
- Example in a Sentence: The tower was not quite plumb and leaned slightly to one side.
Posse
- Definition: A group of people who have a common purpose.
- Interesting Fact: The term originated from "posse comitatus," meaning "power of the county," used in legal contexts.
- Example in a Sentence: The sheriff organized a posse to track down the outlaws.
Plait
- Definition: A single length of hair or other flexible material made up of three or more interlaced strands; a braid.
- Interesting Fact: Plaits have been a part of human grooming since ancient times.
- Example in a Sentence: She wore her hair in a long, intricate plait.
Phlox
- Definition: A North American plant with dense clusters of colorful scented flowers.
- Interesting Fact: The name comes from the Greek word for flame, reflecting the vibrant colors of the flowers.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden was vibrant with blooming phlox in every shade of pink.
Final words
Five-letter words starting with P are a treasure trove for linguists, game enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the magic of language. They illustrate the power of a single letter to transform meaning, evoke emotions, and entertain with their playful charm. Whether you're solving puzzles or simply expanding your vocabulary, these words are sure to pique your interest and enrich your linguistic repertoire.
