Words Starting With PE
Welcome to a playful journey through the world of words beginning with "PE"! Whether you're a curious wordsmith or just love a good lexical adventure, you'll find plenty to explore. From peculiar to perfect, these words promise to pepper your vocabulary with pizzazz. Let's dive into this peppy parade!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pe | 4 | the 17th letter of the Hebrew alphabet | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| per | 5 | Through; by means of; through the agency of; by; for; for each. | per annum |
| pee | 5 | eliminate urine | - |
| pen | 5 | a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes | - |
| pet | 5 | preferred above all others and treated with partiality | - |
| pea | 5 | a leguminous plant of the genus Pisum with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds | - |
| pep | 7 | liveliness and energy | this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep |
| peg | 6 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| pew | 8 | long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation | - |
| ped | 6 | - | - |
| pel | 5 | (computer science) the smallest discrete component of an image or picture on a CRT screen (usually a colored dot) | - |
| pes | 5 | the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint | - |
| pec | 7 | - | - |
| peh | 8 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| peak | 10 | the highest point (of something) | at the peak of the pyramid |
| peek | 10 | a secret look | - |
| peel | 6 | British politician (1788-1850) | - |
| peep | 8 | a secret look | - |
| peer | 6 | a person who is of equal standing with another in a group | - |
| pest | 6 | any epidemic disease with a high death rate | - |
| peck | 12 | eat like a bird | - |
| pear | 6 | Old World tree having sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit; widely cultivated in many varieties | - |
| perv | 9 | - | - |
| perm | 8 | a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals | - |
| peso | 6 | the basic unit of money in Cuba; equal to 100 centavos | - |
| perk | 10 | an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right) | - |
| pelt | 6 | attack and bombard with or as if with missiles | pelt the speaker with questions |
| pent | 6 | closely confined | - |
| pele | 6 | - | - |
| peon | 6 | a laborer who is obliged to do menial work | - |
| peat | 6 | partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried | - |
| pecs | 8 | either of two large muscles of the chest | - |
| pert | 6 | characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality | - |
| peal | 6 | a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) | - |
| peri | 6 | a beautiful and graceful girl | - |
| pedi | 7 | - | - |
| peen | 6 | the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes) | - |
| pepo | 8 | - | - |
| pean | 6 | a formal expression of praise | - |
| pend | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| pech | 11 | - | - |
| peds | 7 | - | - |
| peed | 7 | - | - |
| pees | 6 | - | - |
| pegh | 10 | - | - |
| pegs | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| pels | 6 | - | - |
| pene | 6 | - | - |
| peni | 6 | - | - |
| penk | 10 | - | - |
| pens | 6 | - | - |
| peps | 8 | - | - |
| perc | 8 | - | - |
| pere | 6 | - | - |
| pern | 6 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| peace | 9 | the absence of mental stress or anxiety | - |
| peter | 7 | disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope | - |
| penny | 10 | a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit | - |
| penis | 7 | the male sex organ (`member' is a euphemism) | - |
| pedro | 8 | - | - |
| pearl | 7 | a shape that is spherical and small | - |
| 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) | - |
| peggy | 12 | - | - |
| peach | 12 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| pedal | 8 | a lever that is operated with the foot | - |
| pepsi | 9 | Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola | - |
| penal | 7 | (of an act or offense) subject to punishment by law | a penal offense |
| peril | 7 | pose a threat to; present a danger to | - |
| perch | 12 | sit, as on a branch | The birds perched high in the tree |
| pence | 9 | - | - |
| pears | 7 | - | - |
| petit | 7 | - | - |
| petal | 7 | part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored | - |
| perky | 14 | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | a perky little widow in her 70s |
| pesky | 14 | causing irritation or annoyance | a pesky mosquito |
| 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 | - |
| peony | 10 | any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers | - |
| petar | 7 | - | - |
| peppy | 14 | marked by lively action | the peppy and interesting talk |
| pease | 7 | - | - |
| peaky | 14 | having or as if having especially high-pitched spots | absence of peaky highs and beefed-up bass |
| penne | 7 | pasta in short tubes with diagonally cut ends | - |
| penna | 7 | - | - |
| pekin | 11 | - | - |
| peeve | 10 | an annoyed or irritated mood | - |
| perdu | 8 | - | - |
| pedes | 8 | - | - |
| pekoe | 11 | a superior grade of black tea; grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java | - |
| perse | 7 | - | - |
| peage | 8 | - | - |
| peags | 8 | - | - |
| peaks | 11 | - | - |
| peals | 7 | - | - |
| peans | 7 | - | - |
| peare | 7 | - | - |
| peart | 7 | - | - |
| peats | 7 | - | - |
| peaty | 10 | of or pertaining to or of the nature of peat | - |
| peavy | 13 | a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs | - |
| peaze | 16 | - | - |
| pebas | 9 | - | - |
| pechs | 12 | - | - |
| pecke | 13 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| people | 10 | the common people generally | power to the people |
| person | 8 | a human being | there was too much for one person to do |
| period | 9 | an amount of time | a time period of 30 years |
| permit | 10 | make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen | This permits the water to rush in |
| pepper | 12 | attack and bombard with or as if with missiles | - |
| pencil | 10 | a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face | an eyebrow pencil |
| peanut | 8 | widely cultivated American plant cultivated in tropical and warm regions; showy yellow flowers on stalks that bend over to the soil so that seed pods ripen underground | - |
| petrol | 8 | a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines | - |
| perish | 11 | pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life | The children perished in the fire |
| peeing | 9 | informal terms for urination | - |
| peters | 8 | - | - |
| pecker | 14 | bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects | - |
| peeled | 9 | (used informally) completely unclothed | - |
| pelvis | 11 | a structure shaped like a funnel in the outlet of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter | - |
| pebble | 12 | a small smooth rounded rock | - |
| pester | 8 | annoy persistently | - |
| pelvic | 13 | of or relating to the pelvis | pelvic exam |
| peachy | 16 | of something resembling a peach in color | - |
| pearly | 11 | informal terms for a human `tooth' | - |
| petite | 8 | very small | her petite figure |
| peaked | 13 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | you look a little peaked |
| petter | 8 | a lover who gently fondles and caresses the loved one | they are heavy petters |
| peddle | 10 | sell or offer for sale from place to place | - |
| peewee | 11 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| peyote | 11 | the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons | - |
| penile | 8 | of or relating to the penis | penile erection |
| pellet | 8 | a solid missile discharged from a firearm | - |
| pepita | 10 | - | - |
| pestle | 8 | machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores | - |
| peeler | 8 | a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music | - |
| peeper | 10 | a viewer who enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others | - |
| peruse | 8 | examine or consider with attention and in detail | Please peruse this report at your leisure |
| pernod | 9 | (registered trademark) a liqueur flavored with anise | - |
| permed | 11 | (of hair) styled with permanent waves | - |
| pelham | 13 | a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle | - |
| pepino | 10 | - | - |
| penury | 11 | a state of extreme poverty or destitution | - |
| peseta | 8 | formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos | - |
| peeved | 12 | aroused to impatience or anger | peeved about being left out |
| petard | 9 | an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall | - |
| pewter | 11 | any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) | - |
| pedalo | 9 | - | - |
| petted | 9 | - | - |
| peahen | 11 | female peafowl | - |
| perron | 8 | - | - |
| peptic | 12 | relating to or promoting digestion | peptic juices |
| peavey | 14 | a stout lever with a sharp spike; used for handling logs | - |
| pelmet | 10 | a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing | - |
| perdue | 9 | - | - |
| perkin | 12 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| perfect | 14 | without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers | a perfect idiot |
| perhaps | 14 | by chance | perhaps she will call tomorrow |
| percent | 11 | a proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred) | - |
| perform | 14 | carry out or perform an action | - |
| pervert | 12 | corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality | - |
| perfume | 14 | apply perfume to | She perfumes herself every day |
| penalty | 12 | the act of punishing | - |
| pension | 9 | grant a pension to | - |
| peoples | 11 | the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group | the indigenous peoples of Australia |
| peanuts | 9 | an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount | her salary is peanuts compared to his |
| peasant | 9 | a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement | - |
| penguin | 10 | short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers | - |
| pending | 11 | awaiting conclusion or confirmation | business still pending |
| pennies | 9 | - | - |
| peacock | 17 | European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot | - |
| pegasus | 10 | a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Andromeda and Pisces | - |
| penance | 11 | remorse for your past conduct | - |
| perkins | 13 | - | - |
| pelican | 11 | large long-winged warm-water seabird having a large bill with a distensible pouch for fish | - |
| pendant | 10 | branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling | - |
| persona | 9 | (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world | - |
| peeling | 10 | loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales | - |
| persist | 9 | be persistent, refuse to stop | he persisted to call me every night |
| perjury | 19 | criminal offense of making false statements under oath | - |
| pereira | 9 | - | - |
| petting | 10 | affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) | - |
| peddler | 11 | someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) | - |
| pensive | 12 | deeply or seriously thoughtful | - |
| penning | 10 | the act of creating written works | - |
| permian | 11 | from 280 million to 230 million years ago; reptiles | - |
| petunia | 9 | annual or perennial herbs or shrubs of tropical South America | - |
| peckish | 18 | easily irritated or annoyed | - |
| pennant | 9 | a long flag; often tapering | - |
| peopled | 12 | furnished with people | sparsely peopled arctic regions |
| pelting | 10 | anything happening rapidly or in quick successive | a pelting of insults |
| peccary | 16 | nocturnal gregarious pig-like wild animals of North America and South America | - |
| pertain | 9 | be relevant to | My remark pertained to your earlier comments |
| peevish | 15 | easily irritated or annoyed | - |
| peptide | 12 | amide combining the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another; usually obtained by partial hydrolysis of protein | - |
| perigee | 10 | periapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is nearest to the Earth | - |
| peerage | 10 | the peers of a kingdom considered as a group | - |
| pealing | 10 | a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) | - |
| perilla | 9 | small genus of Asiatic herbs | - |
| pergola | 10 | a framework that supports climbing plants | - |
| perjure | 16 | knowingly tell an untruth in a legal court and render oneself guilty of perjury | - |
| perused | 10 | - | - |
| pervade | 13 | spread or diffuse through | - |
| pendent | 10 | branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling | - |
| perturb | 11 | throw into great confusion or disorder | Fundamentalists threaten to perturb the social order |
| pennine | 9 | - | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| personal | 10 | a short newspaper article about a particular person or group | - |
| peaceful | 15 | peacefully resistant in response to injustice | - |
| pentagon | 11 | a five-sided polygon | - |
| persuade | 11 | win approval or support for | - |
| peculiar | 12 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves |
| petition | 10 | a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority | - |
| perceive | 15 | to become aware of through the senses | I could perceive the ship coming over the horizon |
| perverse | 13 | resistant to guidance or discipline | a perverse mood |
| perished | 14 | - | - |
| pedestal | 11 | a support or foundation | - |
| peddling | 13 | the act of selling goods for a living | - |
| pedigree | 12 | the descendants of one individual | - |
| pendulum | 13 | an apparatus consisting of an object mounted so that it swings freely under the influence of gravity | - |
| perilous | 10 | fraught with danger | a perilous voyage across the Atlantic in a small boat |
| penitent | 10 | feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds | - |
| peekaboo | 16 | a game played with young children; you hide your face and suddenly reveal it as you say boo! | - |
| pedicure | 13 | care for one's feet by cutting and shaping the nails, etc. | - |
| peroxide | 18 | a viscous liquid with strong oxidizing properties; a powerful bleaching agent; also used (in aqueous solutions) as a mild disinfectant and (in strong concentrations) as an oxidant in rocket fuels | - |
| perfumed | 16 | filled or impregnated with perfume | perfumed boudoir |
| periodic | 13 | recurring or reappearing from time to time | periodic feelings of anxiety |
| penchant | 15 | a strong liking | the Irish have a penchant for blarney |
| pectoral | 12 | either of two large muscles of the chest | - |
| pestered | 11 | troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances | her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions |
| peerless | 10 | eminent beyond or above comparison | a peerless scholar |
| penknife | 17 | a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens | - |
| pedantic | 13 | marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects | - |
| peephole | 15 | a hole (in a door or an oven etc) through which you can peep | - |
| petulant | 10 | easily irritated or annoyed | - |
| perfecto | 15 | - | - |
| pedagogy | 16 | the profession of a teacher | pedagogy is recognized as an important profession |
| pederast | 11 | a man who has sex (usually sodomy) with a boy as the passive partner | - |
| pembroke | 18 | the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail | - |
| penalize | 19 | impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on | The students were penalized for showing up late for class |
| permeate | 12 | spread or diffuse through | An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration |
| perusing | 11 | reading carefully with intent to remember | - |
| pentacle | 12 | a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon | - |
| perjured | 18 | - | - |
| perspire | 12 | excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | - |
| pervaded | 15 | - | - |
| pennines | 10 | a system of hills in Britain that extend from the Scottish border in the north to the Trent River in the south; forms the watershed for English rivers | - |
| perfumer | 15 | a person who makes (and sells) perfumes | - |
| perineum | 12 | the general region between the anus and the genital organs | - |
| peacenik | 16 | someone who prefers negotiations to armed conflict in the conduct of foreign relations | - |
| penciled | 13 | drawn or written with a pencil | a penciled sketch |
| peepshow | 18 | an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass | - |
| pedantry | 14 | an ostentatious and inappropriate display of learning | - |
| pelvises | 13 | - | - |
| penlight | 14 | a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen | - |
| penumbra | 14 | a fringe region of partial shadow around an umbra | - |
| perforce | 15 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| perfectly | 19 | completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers | a perfectly idiotic idea |
| permanent | 13 | a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals | - |
| personnel | 11 | group of people willing to obey orders | - |
| perimeter | 13 | the size of something as given by the distance around it | - |
| penetrate | 11 | enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members | - |
| penthouse | 14 | an apartment located on the top floors of a building | - |
| perverted | 15 | having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented | a perverted translation of the poem |
| peninsula | 11 | a large mass of land projecting into a body of water | - |
| performer | 16 | an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience | - |
| perpetual | 13 | uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing | the perpetual struggle to maintain standards in a democracy |
| perceived | 17 | detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues | a perceived threat |
| pedophile | 17 | an adult who is sexually attracted to children | - |
| perfected | 17 | (of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed | a graceful but not yet fully perfected literary style |
| petrified | 15 | - | - |
| penniless | 11 | not having enough money to pay for necessities | - |
| pestering | 12 | causing irritation or annoyance | swarms of pestering gnats |
| petroleum | 13 | a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons | - |
| pepperoni | 15 | a pork and beef sausage (or a thin slice of this sausage) | - |
| pesticide | 14 | a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects) | - |
| persevere | 14 | be persistent, refuse to stop | - |
| perchance | 18 | by chance | - |
| persecute | 13 | cause to suffer | Some religious groups are persecuted in some countries |
| pertinent | 11 | being of striking appropriateness and pertinence | - |
| pentagram | 14 | a star with 5 points; formed by 5 straight lines between the vertices of a pentagon and enclosing another pentagon | - |
| periscope | 15 | an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field | - |
| pessimist | 13 | a person who expects the worst | - |
| pendragon | 13 | the supreme war chief of the ancient Britons | - |
| perplexed | 21 | full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment | perplexed language |
| pensioner | 11 | the beneficiary of a pension fund | - |
| pervasive | 17 | spreading or spread throughout | the pervasive odor of garlic |
| penalized | 21 | - | - |
| peacetime | 15 | a period of time during which there is no war | - |
| personage | 12 | a person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events | - |
| perennial | 11 | recurring again and again | perennial efforts to stipulate the requirements |
| petticoat | 13 | undergarment worn under a skirt | - |
| persimmon | 15 | any of several tropical trees of the genus Diospyros | - |
| perturbed | 14 | thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term) | - |
| pessimism | 15 | a general disposition to look on the dark side and to expect the worst in all things | - |
| pediatric | 14 | of or relating to the medical care of children | pediatric dentist |
| penitence | 13 | remorse for your past conduct | - |
| perdition | 12 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell |
| periphery | 19 | the outside boundary or surface of something | - |
| petechial | 16 | - | - |
| permeated | 14 | - | - |
| pettiness | 11 | the quality of being unimportant and petty or frivolous | - |
| perishing | 15 | - | - |
| pestilent | 11 | likely to spread and cause an epidemic disease | a pestilential malignancy in the air |
| peaceable | 15 | inclined or disposed to peace | they met in a peaceable spirit |
| pedometer | 14 | measuring instrument for recording the number of steps taken in walking | - |
| peregrine | 12 | a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| permission | 14 | the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization | - |
| personally | 15 | in the flesh; without involving anyone else | I went there personally |
| performing | 18 | the performance of a part or role in a drama | - |
| perfection | 17 | an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept | - |
| peacefully | 20 | in a peaceful manner | the hen settled herself on the nest most peacefully |
| 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) | - |
| persistent | 12 | continually recurring to the mind | - |
| persecuted | 15 | - | - |
| persuasive | 15 | intended or having the power to induce action or belief | persuasive eloquence |
| persuasion | 12 | the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action | - |
| perceptive | 19 | having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment | a perceptive eye |
| penicillin | 14 | any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases | - |
| pedestrian | 13 | lacking wit or imagination | a pedestrian movie plot |
| peppermint | 18 | herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring | - |
| percussion | 14 | the section of a band or orchestra that plays percussion instruments | - |
| peripheral | 17 | electronic equipment external to the circuit board that contains the CPU of a computer | disk drives and printers are important peripherals |
| percolator | 14 | a coffeepot in which boiling water ascends through a central tube and filters back down through a basket of ground coffee beans | - |
| perversion | 15 | an aberrant sexual practice | - |
| pestilence | 14 | any epidemic disease with a high death rate | - |
| perpetuate | 14 | cause to continue or prevail | perpetuate a myth |
| perforated | 16 | having a hole cut through | a perforated eardrum |
| permafrost | 17 | ground that is permanently frozen | - |
| percentile | 14 | (statistics) any of the 99 numbered points that divide an ordered set of scores into 100 parts each of which contains one-hundredth of the total | - |
| perpetuity | 17 | the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless) | - |
| pernicious | 14 | working or spreading in a hidden and usually injurious way | - |
| penmanship | 19 | beautiful handwriting | - |
| permanence | 16 | the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration | - |
| periodical | 15 | happening or recurring at regular intervals | - |
| periwinkle | 19 | edible marine gastropod | - |
| peacemaker | 20 | a belt-fed machine gun capable of firing more than 500 rounds per minute; used by United States troops in World War II and the Korean War | - |
| pediatrics | 15 | the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of infants and children | - |
| personable | 14 | (of persons) pleasant in appearance and personality | - |
| perspiring | 15 | - | - |
| peckerwood | 22 | bird with strong claws and a stiff tail adapted for climbing and a hard chisel-like bill for boring into wood for insects | - |
| perfidious | 16 | tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attributed to the Carthaginians by the Romans | the perfidious Judas |
| persisting | 13 | relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit | - |
| petitioner | 12 | someone who petitions a court for redress of a grievance or recovery of a right | - |
| perplexing | 22 | lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it |
| perversity | 18 | deliberately deviating from what is good | there will always be a few people who, through macho perversity, gain satisfaction from bullying and terrorism |
| percussive | 17 | involving percussion or featuring percussive instruments | percussive music |
| pedophilia | 18 | a sexual attraction to children | - |
| pentameter | 14 | a verse line having five metrical feet | - |
| perilously | 15 | in a dangerous manner | - |
| perishable | 17 | food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated | - |
| perpetrate | 14 | perform an act, usually with a negative connotation | perpetrate a crime |
| penthouses | 15 | - | - |
| pepperidge | 18 | columnar tree of eastern North America having horizontal limbs and small leaves that emerge late in spring and have brilliant color in early fall | - |
| peculiarly | 17 | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | he's behaving rather peculiarly |
| peppercorn | 18 | pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground | - |
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Step right up and welcome to the playful, peculiar, and positively perplexing world of words starting with PE. These two little letters may seem inconspicuous at first glance, but together they wield a surprising amount of power in shaping the English language. From the perky "pepper" to the philosophical "perceive," this combination not only adjusts pronunciation but also adds layers of meaning and mystery to our lexicon. Curious about how these words pepper our daily conversations and word games? Let's peel back the layers and explore some captivating examples that showcase the charm and utility of this delightful duo.
About words starting with PE
The letter P is a prominent player in the English alphabet, bringing a burst of energy wherever it goes. When paired with the eager E, it forms an enticing gateway to a plethora of possibilities. Words starting with PE are plentiful and often pack quite a punch, both phonetically and semantically. They can convey a sense of motion or action, such as "perform" or "persist," or they might evoke concepts of thought and perception, like "perceive" or "permit." This versatility makes them indispensable in everyday communication.
Their position at the beginning of a word influences pronunciation significantly, often leading to a soft, almost gentle introduction before diving into more complex sounds. Take "pencil," for instance, where the initial PE sound sets a smooth stage for the rest of the word to follow. The prevalence of PE words is a testament to their utility, whether in literature, conversation, or even in playful banter. They manage to be both ubiquitous and unique, a rare feat in the vast landscape of language.
Popular word examples
Get ready to dive into some of the most beloved words starting with PE that brighten our conversations and enrich our vocabulary.
Pepper
- Definition: A pungent spice made from dried peppercorns, known for adding heat and flavor to dishes.
- Example in a Sentence: She sprinkled pepper on her salad to give it a little kick.
- Fun Fact: The word "pepper" originates from the Sanskrit word "pippali," which means berry.
Perceive
- Definition: To become aware or conscious of something; to interpret or look at something in a particular way.
- Example in a Sentence: He was able to perceive the subtle changes in her mood.
- Fun Fact: The word has roots in Latin "percipere," meaning to seize, which reflects its grasp of understanding.
Permit
- Definition: To allow someone to do something; to give authorization.
- Example in a Sentence: The park permits picnicking in designated areas.
- Fun Fact: The noun form refers to a document granting permission, showing its versatile nature.
Pencil
- Definition: An instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite enclosed in wood.
- Example in a Sentence: She used a pencil to sketch out her ideas before painting.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from the Latin "penicillus," meaning little tail, referring to early brushes.
Peril
- Definition: Serious and immediate danger.
- Example in a Sentence: The explorers faced many perils during their journey.
- Fun Fact: Often used in literature and movies to heighten tension and suspense.
Peel
- Definition: To remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable.
- Example in a Sentence: He peeled the orange before eating it.
- Fun Fact: "Peel" is also a term for a baker's tool used to slide bread in and out of an oven.
Perfect
- Definition: Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
- Example in a Sentence: Her performance was perfect in every way.
- Fun Fact: In grammar, a perfect tense indicates a completed action.
Petal
- Definition: Each of the segments of the corolla of a flower, which are typically colored.
- Example in a Sentence: The rose petals were a vibrant red.
- Fun Fact: Petals often attract pollinators with their bright colors and scents.
Perform
- Definition: To carry out, accomplish, or fulfill an action, task, or function.
- Example in a Sentence: The band will perform at the festival tomorrow.
- Fun Fact: "Perform" derives from the Anglo-French "parformer," meaning to complete.
Peruse
- Definition: To read something, typically in a thorough or careful way.
- Example in a Sentence: She took a moment to peruse the contract before signing it.
- Fun Fact: Despite its serious tone, "peruse" can also mean to skim lightly, showing its dual nature.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For those who love a good challenge on the Scrabble board, here are some high-scoring words starting with PE that can help you outscore your opponents:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Peccant | 15 | Sinful or guilty. |
| Perplex | 18 | To confuse or puzzle someone. |
| Perfume | 14 | A fragrant liquid typically made from essential oils. |
| Pennies | 9 | Plural of penny, a small denomination of currency. |
| Peanut | 8 | A leguminous plant yielding edible seeds. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle enthusiasts know the joy of cracking a five-letter code. Here are some popular five-letter words that start with PE to keep in your arsenal:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Peach | A sweet, juicy fruit with fuzzy skin. |
| Perch | A freshwater fish or a place to sit. |
| Petty | Of little importance or trivial. |
| Peppy | Full of energy and enthusiasm. |
| Pesky | Causing trouble or annoyance. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the world of quirky and obscure words starting with PE that add flair and fanciness to any conversation:
Pellucid
- Definition: Transparently clear; easily understood.
- Interesting Fact: From the Latin "pellucidus," combining "per-" (through) and "lucidus" (clear).
- Example in a Sentence: The pellucid waters of the Caribbean were perfect for snorkeling.
Perfervid
- Definition: Intensely passionate or fervent.
- Interesting Fact: Rarely used today, it was once a favorite in Romantic poetry.
- Example in a Sentence: His perfervid dedication to the cause inspired everyone.
Pentimento
- Definition: An alteration in a painting, showing that the artist changed their mind.
- Interesting Fact: Comes from Italian "pentirsi," meaning to repent.
- Example in a Sentence: The artist's pentimento revealed a hidden layer beneath the canvas.
Perfidious
- Definition: Deceitful and untrustworthy.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in historical texts to describe traitorous actions.
- Example in a Sentence: He was known for his perfidious behavior during negotiations.
Periwig
- Definition: A highly styled wig worn in the past.
- Interesting Fact: Popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially among nobility.
- Example in a Sentence: The gentleman donned his finest periwig for the ball.
Final words
As we've seen, words starting with PE bring vibrancy and diversity to the English language, whether they’re spicing up our sentences or stacking up points in games. From everyday expressions to niche vocabulary, they illustrate the playful and ever-evolving nature of our linguistic landscape. So next time you encounter a word that begins with PE, take a moment to appreciate the nuanced role it plays in communication and creativity!
