8-letter words starting with PLA
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter PLA. This section showcases how PLA at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with PLA, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| planning | 11 | the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening | his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties |
| platform | 15 | a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole | - |
| planting | 11 | a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area | the landscape architect suggested a small planting in the northwest corner |
| platinum | 12 | a heavy precious metallic element; grey-white and resistant to corroding; occurs in some nickel and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits | - |
| plankton | 14 | the aggregate of small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in great numbers in fresh or salt water | - |
| playtime | 15 | time for play or diversion | - |
| platypus | 15 | small densely furred aquatic monotreme of Australia and Tasmania having a broad bill and tail and webbed feet; only species in the family Ornithorhynchidae | - |
| playback | 21 | electronic equipment comprising the part of a tape recorder that reproduces the recorded material | - |
| platonic | 12 | free from physical desire | platonic love |
| plastics | 12 | - | - |
| placenta | 12 | that part of the ovary of a flowering plant where the ovules form | - |
| playbook | 19 | a book containing the scripts of one or more dramatic plays | the 1963 playbook leaves out the whole first scene |
| playmate | 15 | a companion at play | - |
| plantain | 10 | a banana tree bearing hanging clusters of edible angular greenish starchy fruits; tropics and subtropics | - |
| playroom | 15 | a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc) | - |
| playgirl | 14 | - | - |
| platelet | 10 | tiny bits of protoplasm found in vertebrate blood; essential for blood clotting | - |
| playlist | 13 | a list of musical selections for performance or for broadcast by radio | - |
| plaguing | 12 | - | - |
| plateful | 13 | the quantity contained in a plate | - |
| planchet | 15 | a flat metal disk ready for stamping as a coin | - |
| planking | 15 | (nautical) a covering or flooring constructed of planks (as on a ship) | - |
| playbill | 15 | a theatrical program | he couldn't find her name on the playbill |
| placidly | 16 | in a quiet and tranquil manner | the sea now shimmered placidly before our eyes |
| playable | 15 | capable of or suitable for being played or played on | a playable lie in golf |
| placable | 14 | easily calmed or pacified | - |
| placably | 17 | - | - |
| placards | 13 | - | - |
| placated | 13 | - | - |
| placater | 12 | - | - |
| placates | 12 | - | - |
| placcate | 14 | - | - |
| placcats | 14 | - | - |
| placebos | 14 | - | - |
| placeman | 14 | a disparaging term for an appointee | - |
| placemat | 14 | - | - |
| placemen | 14 | - | - |
| placider | 13 | - | - |
| placings | 13 | - | - |
| placitum | 14 | - | - |
| plackets | 16 | - | - |
| placoids | 13 | - | - |
| plafonds | 14 | - | - |
| plagiary | 14 | - | - |
| plagiums | 13 | - | - |
| plaguers | 11 | - | - |
| plaguier | 11 | - | - |
| plaguily | 14 | in a disagreeable manner | - |
| plaiding | 12 | - | - |
| plaidman | 13 | - | - |
| plaidmen | 13 | - | - |
| plainant | 10 | - | - |
| plainest | 10 | - | - |
| plainful | 13 | - | - |
| plaining | 11 | - | - |
| plainish | 13 | - | - |
| plaister | 10 | - | - |
| plaiters | 10 | - | - |
| plaiting | 11 | - | - |
| planaria | 10 | free-swimming mostly freshwater flatworms; popular in laboratory studies for the ability to regenerate lost parts | - |
| planched | 16 | - | - |
| planches | 15 | - | - |
| planetic | 12 | - | - |
| planform | 15 | - | - |
| plangent | 11 | loud and resounding | plangent bells |
| plankter | 14 | - | - |
| planktic | 16 | - | - |
| planless | 10 | aimlessly drifting | - |
| planners | 10 | - | - |
| planosol | 10 | - | - |
| plantage | 11 | - | - |
| planters | 10 | - | - |
| plantlet | 10 | a young plant or a small plant | - |
| plantule | 10 | - | - |
| planulae | 10 | - | - |
| planular | 10 | - | - |
| planuria | 10 | - | - |
| plapping | 15 | - | - |
| plashers | 13 | - | - |
| plashets | 13 | - | - |
| plashier | 13 | - | - |
| plashing | 14 | - | - |
| plasmids | 13 | - | - |
| plasmins | 12 | - | - |
| plasmoid | 13 | - | - |
| plasmons | 12 | - | - |
| plasters | 10 | - | - |
| plastery | 13 | - | - |
| plastids | 11 | - | - |
| plastral | 10 | - | - |
| plastron | 10 | a large pad worn by a fencer to protect the chest | - |
| plastrum | 12 | - | - |
| platanes | 10 | - | - |
| platanna | 10 | - | - |
| platband | 13 | - | - |
| plateasm | 12 | - | - |
| plateaus | 10 | - | - |
| plateaux | 17 | - | - |
| plateman | 12 | - | - |
| platemen | 12 | - | - |
| platiest | 10 | - | - |
| platinas | 10 | - | - |
| platings | 11 | - | - |
| platinic | 12 | - | - |
| platoons | 10 | - | - |
| platters | 10 | - | - |
| platting | 11 | - | - |
| platysma | 15 | either of two broad muscles located on either side of the neck and innervated by the facial nerve; extends from lower jaw to clavicle and is involved in moving the mouth and jaw | - |
| plaudite | 11 | - | - |
| plaudits | 11 | enthusiastic approval | he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd |
| plausive | 13 | expressing or manifesting praise or approval | - |
| playacts | 15 | - | - |
| playboys | 18 | - | - |
| playdate | 14 | - | - |
| playdays | 17 | - | - |
| playdown | 17 | - | - |
| playgoer | 14 | someone who attends the theater | - |
| playings | 14 | - | - |
| playland | 14 | - | - |
| playless | 13 | - | - |
| playlets | 13 | - | - |
| playlike | 17 | - | - |
| playoffs | 19 | - | - |
| playpens | 15 | - | - |
| playsets | 13 | - | - |
| playslip | 15 | - | - |
| playsome | 15 | - | - |
| playsuit | 13 | a sports outfit for women or children; usually consists of shorts and a blouse | - |
| playwear | 16 | - | - |
