Words Starting With PI
Dive into the playful world of words that kick off with "PI"! From the tasty to the puzzling, this collection is packed with intriguing terms sure to pique your interest. Whether you're a word whiz or just curious, get ready to explore and expand your vocabulary with these pi-perfect words!
2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pi | 4 | someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| pig | 6 | domestic swine | - |
| pie | 5 | a prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of all Indo-European languages | - |
| pin | 5 | a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing | - |
| pit | 5 | (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment | a demon from the depths of the pit |
| pia | 5 | perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch | - |
| pip | 7 | a mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit) | - |
| pic | 7 | a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement | - |
| piu | 5 | - | - |
| pix | 12 | a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay | - |
| pis | 5 | - | - |
| pir | 5 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pick | 12 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| piss | 6 | eliminate urine | - |
| pity | 9 | a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | the blind are too often objects of pity |
| pink | 10 | of a light shade of red | - |
| pigs | 7 | - | - |
| pipe | 8 | a hollow cylindrical shape | - |
| pill | 6 | a contraceptive in the form of a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception | - |
| 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 |
| pimp | 10 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| ping | 7 | a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya | - |
| pine | 6 | have a desire for something or someone who is not present | - |
| pier | 6 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| pint | 6 | a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches | - |
| pike | 10 | a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic | - |
| pita | 6 | usually small round bread that can open into a pocket for filling | - |
| pika | 10 | small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America | - |
| pied | 7 | having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly | pied daisies |
| piet | 6 | - | - |
| pipa | 8 | type genus of the Pipidae | - |
| pica | 8 | a linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing | - |
| pish | 9 | - | - |
| pili | 6 | - | - |
| pith | 9 | the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | - |
| pion | 6 | a meson involved in holding the nucleus together; produced as the result of high-energy particle collision | - |
| 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 | - |
| pian | 6 | - | - |
| pice | 8 | - | - |
| pial | 6 | - | - |
| pias | 6 | - | - |
| pics | 8 | - | - |
| pies | 6 | - | - |
| piki | 10 | - | - |
| pila | 6 | - | - |
| pily | 9 | - | - |
| pina | 6 | - | - |
| pins | 6 | - | - |
| piny | 9 | - | - |
| pioy | 9 | - | - |
| pipi | 8 | - | - |
| pips | 8 | - | - |
| pipy | 11 | - | - |
| pirl | 6 | - | - |
| pirn | 6 | - | - |
| pirs | 6 | - | - |
| pise | 6 | - | - |
| piso | 6 | - | - |
| pits | 6 | - | - |
| pium | 8 | - | - |
| pize | 15 | - | - |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| piece | 9 | repair by adding pieces | She pieced the china cup |
| pills | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | - |
| pilot | 7 | something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies | - |
| pitch | 12 | set the level or character of | She pitched her speech to the teenagers in the audience |
| 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 |
| pinky | 14 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| pilar | 7 | of or relating to a hair | - |
| piper | 9 | someone who plays the bagpipe | - |
| picky | 16 | exacting especially about details | - |
| piles | 7 | venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter | - |
| piled | 8 | - | - |
| pious | 7 | having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity | pious readings |
| 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 | - |
| pines | 7 | - | - |
| pinto | 7 | a spotted or calico horse or pony | - |
| pivot | 10 | turn on a pivot | - |
| piety | 10 | righteousness by virtue of being pious | - |
| pinot | 7 | any of several purple or white wine grapes used especially for Burgundies and champagnes | - |
| 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 |
| pilaf | 10 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| pinko | 11 | a person with mildly leftist political views | - |
| pique | 16 | a sudden outburst of anger | - |
| piney | 10 | - | - |
| piste | 7 | a flat rectangular area for fencing bouts | - |
| pinta | 7 | - | - |
| pisco | 9 | - | - |
| piton | 7 | a metal spike with a hole for a rope; mountaineers drive it into ice or rock to use as a hold | - |
| pinup | 9 | - | - |
| pithy | 13 | concise and full of meaning | welcomed her pithy comments |
| pigmy | 13 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| piker | 11 | - | - |
| pilau | 7 | rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes | - |
| pingo | 8 | - | - |
| pieta | 7 | a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus | - |
| picot | 9 | an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon | - |
| pinny | 10 | a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing | - |
| piani | 7 | - | - |
| pians | 7 | - | - |
| pibal | 9 | - | - |
| 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) | - |
| piend | 8 | - | - |
| piers | 7 | - | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| picked | 15 | - | - |
| pissed | 9 | very drunk | - |
| pillow | 11 | rest on or as if on a pillow | pillow your head |
| pistol | 8 | a firearm that is held and fired with one hand | - |
| picnic | 12 | a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering | - |
| pirate | 8 | someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation | - |
| pigeon | 9 | wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs | - |
| pierce | 10 | penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument | - |
| pickup | 16 | the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration | his car has a lot of pickup |
| pickle | 14 | informal terms for a difficult situation | - |
| piglet | 9 | a young pig | - |
| pillar | 8 | anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower | a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite |
| pigsty | 12 | a pen for swine | - |
| picket | 14 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| pickin | 14 | - | - |
| piracy | 13 | hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it | air piracy |
| piston | 8 | United States neoclassical composer (1894-1976) | - |
| pinkie | 12 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| piling | 9 | a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure | - |
| pining | 9 | a feeling of deep longing | - |
| pippin | 12 | any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red | - |
| pianos | 8 | - | - |
| pimple | 12 | a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne | - |
| piping | 11 | (used of heat) extremely | the casserole was piping hot |
| picker | 14 | a person who chooses or selects out | - |
| piazza | 26 | a public square with room for pedestrians | - |
| pinata | 8 | plaything consisting of a container filled with toys and candy; suspended from a height for blindfolded children to break with sticks | - |
| pisser | 8 | a person who urinates | - |
| pitied | 9 | - | - |
| pincer | 10 | a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping | - |
| pitted | 9 | pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb) | - |
| pineal | 8 | having the form of a pine cone | - |
| pigpen | 11 | a pen for swine | - |
| pileup | 10 | multiple collisions of vehicles | - |
| piggie | 10 | - | - |
| pilfer | 11 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| pities | 8 | - | - |
| pixies | 15 | - | - |
| pimply | 15 | (of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin | - |
| piddle | 10 | eliminate urine | - |
| piquet | 17 | a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake | - |
| pidgin | 10 | an artificial language used for trade between speakers of different languages | - |
| pinion | 8 | bind the arms of | - |
| pickax | 21 | a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends | - |
| piffle | 14 | speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | - |
| pirogi | 9 | small fruit or meat turnover baked or fried | - |
| pistil | 8 | the female ovule-bearing part of a flower composed of ovary and style and stigma | - |
| pitchy | 16 | of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal | - |
| pizzle | 26 | - | - |
| pipkin | 14 | - | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| picture | 11 | graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface | his pictures hang in the Louvre |
| picking | 16 | the quantity of a crop that is harvested | he sent the first picking of berries to the market |
| pissing | 10 | informal terms for urination | - |
| pitiful | 12 | bad; unfortunate | - |
| pitched | 15 | set at a slant | a pitched rather than a flat roof |
| pierced | 12 | having a hole cut through | pierced ears |
| pianist | 9 | a person who plays the piano | - |
| pitcher | 14 | the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit | he has played every position except pitcher |
| pierrot | 9 | a male character in French pantomime; usually dressed in white with a whitened face | - |
| pinched | 15 | not having enough money to pay for necessities | - |
| pioneer | 9 | take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of | This South African surgeon pioneered heart transplants |
| pickled | 16 | (used of foods) preserved in a pickling liquid | - |
| pilgrim | 12 | one of the colonists from England who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the colony of Plymouth in New England in 1620 | - |
| pimping | 14 | - | - |
| pinball | 11 | a game played on a sloping board; the object is to propel marbles against pins or into pockets | - |
| piranha | 12 | someone who attacks in search of booty | - |
| piccolo | 13 | a small flute; pitched an octave above the standard flute | - |
| pinhead | 13 | an ignorant or foolish person | - |
| pinning | 10 | a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin | - |
| pivotal | 12 | being of crucial importance | a pivotal event |
| pitying | 13 | - | - |
| pillage | 10 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| pincers | 11 | - | - |
| pigment | 12 | 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 |
| pizzazz | 45 | the activeness of an energetic personality | - |
| pinkies | 13 | - | - |
| pitting | 10 | the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion | - |
| pigskin | 14 | leather from the skin of swine | - |
| pinhole | 12 | a small puncture that might have been made by a pin | - |
| piteous | 9 | deserving or inciting pity | piteous appeals for help |
| piecing | 12 | - | - |
| pillock | 15 | a person who is not very bright | - |
| pinging | 11 | - | - |
| pigging | 12 | - | - |
| pillion | 9 | a seat behind the rider of a horse or motorbike etc. | - |
| piquant | 18 | engagingly stimulating or provocative | a piquant wit |
| pillbox | 18 | a small round woman's hat | - |
| pinkish | 16 | of a light shade of red | - |
| pitfall | 12 | an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty | - |
| pigtail | 10 | a plait of braided hair | - |
| pickaxe | 22 | a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends | - |
| pincher | 14 | - | - |
| pianola | 9 | a mechanically operated piano that uses a roll of perforated paper to activate the keys | - |
| pipette | 11 | 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 | - |
| piggish | 14 | resembling swine; coarsely gluttonous or greedy | piggish table manners |
| pigmeat | 12 | - | - |
| pillowy | 15 | - | - |
| pinkeye | 16 | inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye | - |
| piously | 12 | in a devout and pious manner | - |
| piebald | 12 | having sections or patches colored differently and usually brightly | a piebald horse |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| piercing | 13 | painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | piercing knifelike pains |
| pilgrims | 13 | - | - |
| pipeline | 12 | gossip spread by spoken communication | - |
| pitching | 16 | abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) | the pitching and tossing was quite exciting |
| pictured | 13 | represented graphically by sketch or design or lines | - |
| pinpoint | 12 | locate exactly | can you pinpoint the position of the enemy? |
| pizzeria | 28 | a shop where pizzas are made and sold | - |
| pinnacle | 12 | the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development | ...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame |
| pittance | 12 | an inadequate payment | they work all day for a mere pittance |
| piloting | 11 | the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place | - |
| pickings | 17 | the act of someone who picks up or takes something | the pickings were easy |
| pitiless | 10 | without mercy or pity | - |
| picklock | 22 | - | - |
| pillaged | 12 | having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence | - |
| piedmont | 13 | the region of northwestern Italy; includes the Po valley | - |
| pitiable | 12 | inspiring mixed contempt and pity | pitiable lack of character |
| piddling | 13 | (informal) small and of little importance | - |
| pickaxes | 23 | - | - |
| pinecone | 12 | the seed-producing cone of a pine tree | - |
| pinwheel | 16 | perennial subshrub of Tenerife having leaves in rosettes resembling pinwheels | - |
| pinprick | 18 | a minor annoyance | - |
| pickwick | 25 | - | - |
| pilotage | 11 | the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place | - |
| pitchman | 17 | someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) | - |
| pivoting | 14 | - | - |
| pilferer | 13 | a thief who steals without using violence | - |
| pinochle | 15 | a card game played with a pack of forty-eight cards (two of each suit for high cards); play resembles whist | - |
| pilsener | 10 | a pale lager with strong flavor of hops; first brewed in the Bohemian town of Pilsen | - |
| pinscher | 15 | any of three breeds of dogs whose ears and tail are usually cropped | - |
| piacular | 12 | - | - |
| piaffers | 16 | - | - |
| piaffing | 17 | - | - |
| pianette | 10 | - | - |
| pianinos | 10 | - | - |
| pianisms | 12 | - | - |
| pianiste | 10 | - | - |
| pianists | 10 | - | - |
| pianolas | 10 | - | - |
| piarists | 10 | - | - |
| piasabas | 12 | - | - |
| piasavas | 13 | - | - |
| piassaba | 12 | - | - |
| piassava | 13 | - | - |
| piasters | 10 | - | - |
| piastres | 10 | - | - |
| piazzian | 28 | - | - |
| pibrochs | 17 | - | - |
| picachos | 17 | - | - |
| picadors | 13 | - | - |
| picamars | 14 | - | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pineapple | 15 | a tropical American plant bearing a large fleshy edible fruit with a terminal tuft of stiff leaves; widely cultivated in the tropics | - |
| piggyback | 24 | on the back or shoulder or astraddle on the hip | she carried her child piggyback |
| pistachio | 16 | nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel | - |
| picturing | 14 | visual imagery | - |
| pigheaded | 17 | obstinate and stupid | - |
| pipsqueak | 26 | - | - |
| pinkerton | 15 | - | - |
| pirouette | 11 | (ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet) | - |
| pierrette | 11 | - | - |
| pituitary | 14 | the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain | - |
| pitchfork | 23 | lift with a pitchfork | pitchfork hay |
| pillaging | 13 | the act of stealing valuable things from a place | - |
| pictorial | 13 | evoking lifelike images within the mind | pictorial poetry and prose |
| pitifully | 17 | to a pitiful degree | wages were pitifully low, particularly the wages of women |
| pinstripe | 13 | a fabric with very thin stripes | - |
| piecework | 20 | work paid for according to the quantity produced | - |
| pimpernel | 15 | European garden herb with purple-tinged flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads | - |
| piecemeal | 15 | a little bit at a time | the research structure has developed piecemeal |
| pilferage | 15 | the act of stealing small amounts or small articles | - |
| pilloried | 12 | - | - |
| pikestaff | 21 | the staff of a pike | - |
| piteously | 14 | in a piteous manner | - |
| pizzicato | 31 | a note or passage that is played pizzicato | - |
| picaninny | 16 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child | - |
| pilgarlic | 14 | - | - |
| piratical | 13 | characteristic of pirates | piratical attackers |
| pixilated | 19 | very drunk | - |
| piacevole | 16 | - | - |
| pianettes | 11 | - | - |
| pianistes | 11 | - | - |
| pianistic | 13 | skilled at or adapted for the piano | pianistic abilities |
| pianoless | 11 | - | - |
| pianolist | 11 | - | - |
| piassabas | 13 | - | - |
| piassavas | 14 | - | - |
| picadillo | 14 | - | - |
| picadores | 14 | - | - |
| picarians | 13 | - | - |
| picaroons | 13 | - | - |
| picayunes | 16 | - | - |
| piccadill | 16 | - | - |
| piccanins | 15 | - | - |
| picholine | 16 | - | - |
| pichurims | 18 | - | - |
| pickaback | 25 | on the back or shoulder or astraddle on the hip | - |
| pickadill | 18 | - | - |
| pickadils | 18 | - | - |
| pickapack | 25 | - | - |
| pickaroon | 17 | - | - |
| pickaxing | 25 | - | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| pilgrimage | 16 | a journey to a sacred place | - |
| pickpocket | 26 | a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places | - |
| piccadilly | 20 | - | - |
| pillowcase | 17 | bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase |
| pistachios | 17 | - | - |
| pigeonhole | 16 | treat or classify according to a mental stereotype | - |
| pianoforte | 15 | a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds | - |
| pincushion | 17 | a small stiff cushion into which pins are stuck ready for use | - |
| piccalilli | 16 | relish of chopped pickled cucumbers and green peppers and onion | - |
| picnicking | 21 | - | - |
| pianissimo | 14 | (music) low loudness | - |
| pickaninny | 21 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child | - |
| pinstriped | 15 | having very thin stripes | - |
| picaresque | 23 | involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction | picaresque novels |
| pianissimi | 14 | - | - |
| pianolists | 12 | - | - |
| picadillos | 15 | - | - |
| picarooned | 15 | - | - |
| picayunish | 20 | - | - |
| piccadillo | 17 | - | - |
| piccadills | 17 | - | - |
| piccaninny | 19 | (ethnic slur) offensive term for a Black child | - |
| piccoloist | 16 | - | - |
| pichiciago | 20 | very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck | - |
| pichiciego | 20 | very small Argentine armadillo with pale silky hair and pink plates on head and neck | - |
| picholines | 17 | - | - |
| pickabacks | 26 | - | - |
| pickadillo | 19 | - | - |
| pickadills | 19 | - | - |
| pickadilly | 22 | - | - |
| pickapacks | 26 | - | - |
| pickaroons | 18 | - | - |
| pickbacked | 27 | - | - |
| pickedness | 19 | - | - |
| pickeerers | 18 | - | - |
| pickeering | 19 | - | - |
| picketboat | 20 | - | - |
| picketings | 19 | - | - |
| pickleweed | 22 | - | - |
| pickthanks | 25 | - | - |
| picnickers | 20 | - | - |
| picnickier | 20 | - | - |
| picocuries | 16 | - | - |
| picofarads | 18 | - | - |
| picometers | 16 | - | - |
| picometres | 16 | - | - |
| picosecond | 17 | one trillionth (10^-12) of a second; one thousandth of a nanosecond | - |
| picowaving | 21 | - | - |
| picqueting | 24 | - | - |
| picrotoxin | 21 | - | - |
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Step into the whimsical world of words beginning with "PI"—a linguistic adventure that tickles the tongue and jazzes up any conversation. This dynamic duo of letters opens a treasure trove of vocabulary, each word imbued with its own pizazz and personality. From everyday staples to hidden gems, these words shape our language in unique ways. Get ready to explore fascinating examples like "pizzazz," "pixie," and "pinnacle" that will surely pique your interest.
About words starting with PI
The combination of "PI" is a powerhouse in the English language, often evoking images of circles, pies, or things of mathematical intrigue. But beyond their geometric fame, words starting with these letters frequently appear in various contexts, offering both utility and flair. The presence of "PI" at the start of a word can dictate pronunciation shifts, as seen in their soft introduction, followed by a variety of vowel sounds that dance off the tongue. Take "pirate" and "pineapple," for instance—each word carries a unique rhythm and meaning, powered by the initial "PI."
In terms of word formation, the "PI" prefix often signals something small or incomplete, as in "pique" or "pittance." Yet, it also heralds grandeur, like "pinnacle" or "pioneer." This duality makes "PI" a versatile and exciting component of the English language. These words not only enhance written and spoken communication but also add color to our linguistic tapestry, inviting us to play with pronunciation and meaning.
Popular word examples
Words that begin with "PI" are not just fun to say—they're also packed with character. Here are ten prime examples that showcase their versatility and charm:
Pizzazz
- Definition: An attractive combination of vitality and glamour.
- Example in a Sentence: Her dress had such pizzazz, it turned heads everywhere she went.
- Fun Fact: "Pizzazz" is one of the few words in English with a triple Z, adding to its flashy allure.
Pixie
- Definition: A mythical creature typically portrayed as mischievous and magical.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden seemed enchanted, as if a pixie had sprinkled fairy dust.
- Fun Fact: The word "pixie" has origins tracing back to Cornish folklore.
Pinnacle
- Definition: The most successful point; the culmination.
- Example in a Sentence: Winning the championship was the pinnacle of his career.
- Fun Fact: "Pinnacle" originally referred to a pointed piece of rock or architecture.
Pioneer
- Definition: A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area.
- Example in a Sentence: She was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy.
- Fun Fact: "Pioneer" comes from the Old French word "peonier," meaning foot soldier.
Pirate
- Definition: A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- Example in a Sentence: The pirate's flag flew high as they approached the merchant vessel.
- Fun Fact: Pirates have been a part of popular culture for centuries, inspiring countless stories and movies.
Pistol
- Definition: A small firearm designed to be held in one hand.
- Example in a Sentence: The detective carried a pistol for protection.
- Fun Fact: The word "pistol" likely derives from the Italian city of Pistoia, known for manufacturing firearms.
Pineapple
- Definition: A tropical fruit with a tough outer shell and sweet, juicy flesh.
- Example in a Sentence: She served fresh pineapple slices as a refreshing dessert.
- Fun Fact: Pineapples were historically a symbol of hospitality and wealth.
Pillar
- Definition: A tall vertical structure used to support a building or monument.
- Example in a Sentence: The ancient temple stood proudly on its marble pillars.
- Fun Fact: "Pillar" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is a mainstay or supports a community.
Pilgrim
- Definition: A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons.
- Example in a Sentence: The pilgrim traveled miles to reach the sacred shrine.
- Fun Fact: The word "pilgrim" comes from the Latin "peregrinus," meaning foreigner or traveler.
Piquant
- Definition: Having a pleasantly sharp taste or stimulating quality.
- Example in a Sentence: The salsa was piquant, adding a delightful kick to the meal.
- Fun Fact: "Piquant" can also describe something provocatively interesting or attractive.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with "PI" can be game-changers, offering substantial points. Here's a list of high-scoring words to boost your next game:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Pizazz | 34 | An attractive combination of vitality and glamour. |
| Pixel | 14 | The smallest unit of a digital image or graphic. |
| Pizzle | 26 | The penis of an animal, especially a bull. |
| Picket | 14 | A person or group of people standing outside a place protesting. |
| Pickup | 16 | A small truck with an enclosed cab and open back. |
| Pixie | 13 | A mythical creature typically portrayed as mischievous. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For those addicted to the five-letter puzzle phenomena like Wordle, these "PI" words could be your ticket to a winning streak:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pilot | A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. |
| Piper | A person who plays a pipe or bagpipes. |
| Piece | A portion of an object or material. |
| Pitch | The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it. |
| Pique | A feeling of irritation or resentment. |
| Pivot | The central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the rarer side of the "PI" spectrum with these unusual words that add depth and curiosity to the language:
Picayune
- Definition: Of little value or significance; petty.
- Interesting Fact: "Picayune" originally referred to a Spanish half-real coin, worth very little.
- Example in a Sentence: The argument was over picayune details, distracting from the real issue.
Pinfold
- Definition: A pound or enclosure for stray animals.
- Interesting Fact: The term "pinfold" comes from Middle English, combining "pin" (enclosure) and "fold" (pen).
- Example in a Sentence: The lost sheep were gathered into a pinfold by the farmer.
Picaroon
- Definition: A pirate or pirate ship.
- Interesting Fact: The word "picaroon" is derived from the Spanish "picarón," meaning rogue.
- Example in a Sentence: The picaroon sailed the Caribbean, seeking treasure and adventure.
Pithy
- Definition: Concise and forcefully expressive.
- Interesting Fact: "Pithy" stems from the word "pith," referring to the essential part of something.
- Example in a Sentence: Her speech was pithy, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.
Piebald
- Definition: Having irregular patches of two colors, typically black and white.
- Interesting Fact: "Piebald" originates from "pie" (magpie) and "bald" (white patch), comparing the coloring to a magpie's plumage.
- Example in a Sentence: The piebald horse stood out among the herd with its unique coat.
Final words
From common terms to exotic finds, words beginning with "PI" are a delightful dive into the intricacies of language. Whether you're scoring big in Scrabble, solving puzzles, or simply savoring the sound of a well-chosen word, there's no denying the charm and versatility of these playful pioneers of the English lexicon.
