Words Starting With PO
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2 letter words
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| po | 4 | an independent agency of the federal government responsible for mail delivery (and sometimes telecommunications) between individuals and businesses in the United States | - |
3 letter words
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| pop | 7 | bulge outward | His eyes popped |
| pot | 5 | slang for a paunch | - |
| pod | 6 | the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves) | - |
| pow | 8 | a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war | - |
| pom | 7 | a disparaging term for a British person | - |
| pol | 5 | a person active in party politics | - |
| pox | 12 | a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) | - |
| poi | 5 | Hawaiian dish of taro root pounded to a paste and often allowed to ferment | - |
| pos | 5 | - | - |
| poa | 5 | chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions | - |
| poh | 8 | - | - |
| poo | 5 | - | - |
| poz | 14 | - | - |
4 letter words
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|---|---|---|---|
| poor | 6 | of insufficient quantity to meet a need | a poor salary |
| pool | 6 | something resembling a pool of liquid | he stood in a pool of light |
| post | 6 | a job in an organization | he occupied a post in the treasury |
| porn | 6 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| pour | 6 | pour out | - |
| poem | 8 | a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines | - |
| pole | 6 | a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves | - |
| port | 6 | (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals) | - |
| pork | 10 | meat from a domestic hog or pig | - |
| poet | 6 | a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry) | - |
| pope | 8 | English poet and satirist (1688-1744) | - |
| pops | 8 | - | - |
| pond | 7 | a small lake | the pond was too small for sailing |
| pong | 7 | an unpleasant smell | - |
| pose | 6 | introduce | This poses an interesting question |
| poop | 8 | obscene terms for feces | - |
| poke | 10 | hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument | - |
| pony | 9 | a literal translation used in studying a foreign language (often used illicitly) | - |
| pooh | 9 | - | - |
| polo | 6 | Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324) | - |
| posh | 9 | elegant and fashionable | a posh restaurant |
| poof | 9 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| poll | 6 | convert into a pollard | pollard trees |
| poon | 6 | any of several East Indian trees of the genus Calophyllum having shiny leathery leaves and lightweight hard wood | - |
| pomp | 10 | ceremonial elegance and splendor | - |
| pout | 6 | a disdainful grimace | - |
| poly | 9 | - | - |
| pont | 6 | - | - |
| poxy | 16 | - | - |
| pogo | 7 | - | - |
| posy | 9 | an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present | - |
| pore | 6 | direct one's attention on something | - |
| polk | 10 | 11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849) | - |
| pone | 6 | cornbread often made without milk or eggs and baked or fried (southern) | - |
| poco | 8 | - | - |
| pock | 12 | mark with a scar | - |
| poky | 13 | small and remote and insignificant | passed a series of poky little one-horse towns |
| pott | 6 | - | - |
| pons | 6 | United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976) | - |
| poss | 6 | - | - |
| pouf | 9 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| pomo | 8 | a member of an Indian people of northern California living along the Russian River valley and adjacent Pacific coast | - |
| poas | 6 | - | - |
| pods | 7 | - | - |
| poep | 8 | - | - |
| pogy | 10 | money received from the state | - |
| pohs | 9 | - | - |
| pois | 6 | - | - |
| pols | 6 | - | - |
| polt | 6 | - | - |
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5 letter words
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| point | 7 | be oriented | The weather vane points North |
| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| pound | 8 | move heavily or clumsily | - |
| poker | 11 | fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire | - |
| porno | 7 | creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire | - |
| polly | 10 | - | - |
| porch | 12 | a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance | - |
| polar | 7 | being of crucial importance | the polar events of this study |
| poppy | 14 | annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers | - |
| pools | 7 | - | - |
| polls | 7 | the place where people vote | - |
| potty | 10 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| posed | 8 | arranged for pictorial purposes | - |
| pouch | 12 | swell or protrude outwards | - |
| polka | 11 | a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time | - |
| posse | 7 | a temporary police force | - |
| pooch | 12 | round one's lips as if intending to kiss | - |
| ponce | 9 | someone who procures customers for whores (in England they call a pimp a ponce) | - |
| polio | 7 | an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | - |
| porky | 14 | - | - |
| poppa | 11 | - | - |
| poise | 7 | prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult | - |
| pokey | 14 | small and remote and insignificant | - |
| poser | 7 | a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor | - |
| porta | 7 | an aperture or hole that opens into a bodily cavity | - |
| poach | 12 | cook in a simmering liquid | poached apricots |
| polyp | 12 | a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane | - |
| polis | 7 | - | - |
| posit | 7 | put (something somewhere) firmly | She posited her hand on his shoulder |
| podgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| popsy | 12 | - | - |
| polje | 14 | - | - |
| pommy | 14 | a disparaging term for a British person | - |
| porgy | 11 | lean flesh of fish found in warm waters of southern Atlantic coast of the United States | - |
| polos | 7 | - | - |
| pongo | 8 | type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans | - |
| potto | 7 | a kind of lemur | - |
| poaka | 11 | - | - |
| poake | 11 | - | - |
| poboy | 12 | - | - |
| pocks | 13 | - | - |
| pocky | 16 | - | - |
| podal | 8 | - | - |
| poddy | 12 | - | - |
| podex | 15 | - | - |
| podge | 9 | - | - |
| podia | 8 | - | - |
| poems | 9 | - | - |
| poeps | 9 | - | - |
| poesy | 10 | literature in metrical form | - |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| police | 10 | the force of policemen and officers | - |
| 14 | an enclosed space | the trapped miners found a pocket of air | |
| poison | 8 | any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism | - |
| policy | 13 | written contract or certificate of insurance | you should have read the small print on your policy |
| poetry | 11 | literature in metrical form | - |
| polish | 11 | make (a surface) shine | polish my shoes |
| potato | 8 | annual native to South America having underground stolons bearing edible starchy tubers; widely cultivated as a garden vegetable; vines are poisonous | - |
| powder | 12 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| polite | 8 | marked by refinement in taste and manners | polite society |
| porter | 8 | a railroad employee who assists passengers (especially on sleeping cars) | - |
| posted | 9 | publicly displayed | the posted speed limit |
| poster | 8 | a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement | a poster advertised the coming attractions |
| potter | 8 | work lightly | The old lady is pottering around in the garden |
| portal | 8 | a short vein that carries blood into the liver | - |
| potion | 8 | a medicinal or magical or poisonous beverage | - |
| poetic | 10 | of or relating to poetry | poetic works |
| poorly | 11 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | feeling poorly |
| poking | 13 | a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) | - |
| posing | 9 | (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) | - |
| poodle | 9 | an intelligent dog with a heavy curly solid-colored coat that is usually clipped; an old breed sometimes trained as sporting dogs or as performing dogs | - |
| pompey | 15 | Roman general and statesman who quarrelled with Caesar and fled to Egypt where he was murdered (106-48 BC) | - |
| postal | 8 | of or relating to the system for delivering mail | postal delivery |
| potent | 8 | having great influence | - |
| pollan | 8 | - | - |
| pointy | 11 | - | - |
| pollen | 8 | the fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant | - |
| ponder | 9 | reflect deeply on a subject | - |
| possum | 10 | nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America | - |
| podium | 11 | a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it | - |
| poised | 9 | in full control of your faculties | perfectly poised and sure of himself |
| pounce | 10 | move down on as if in an attack | - |
| poppet | 12 | a mushroom-shaped valve that rises perpendicularly from its seat; commonly used in internal-combustion engines | - |
| poncho | 13 | a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head | - |
| poplar | 10 | any of numerous trees of north temperate regions having light soft wood and flowers borne in catkins | - |
| popper | 12 | British philosopher (born in Austria) who argued that scientific theories can never be proved to be true, but are tested by attempts to falsify them (1902-1994) | - |
| porous | 8 | full of pores or vessels or holes | - |
| powwow | 17 | (informal) a quick private conference | - |
| potted | 9 | (British informal) summarized or abridged | a potted version of a novel |
| porker | 12 | a pig fattened to provide meat | - |
| podunk | 13 | - | - |
| pointe | 8 | - | - |
| pomade | 11 | hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment | - |
| pompom | 14 | - | - |
| portly | 11 | euphemisms for `fat' | men are portly and women are stout |
| poseur | 8 | a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not | - |
| potpie | 10 | deep-dish meat and vegetable pie or a meat stew with dumplings | - |
| pommel | 12 | handgrip formed by the raised front part of a saddle | - |
| poplin | 10 | a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery | - |
| poring | 9 | - | - |
| polled | 9 | - | - |
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7 letter words
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| popular | 11 | representing or appealing to or adapted for the benefit of the people at large | a democratic or popular movement |
| poverty | 15 | the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions | - |
| pointed | 10 | direct and obvious in meaning or reference; often unpleasant | a pointed critique |
| pouring | 10 | flowing profusely | pouring flood waters |
| possess | 9 | have ownership or possession of | - |
| popping | 14 | a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork | - |
| popcorn | 13 | corn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat | - |
| portion | 9 | an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal | his portion was larger than hers |
| powered | 13 | (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind | powered flight |
| posture | 9 | characteristic way of bearing one's body | stood with good posture |
| postman | 11 | a man who delivers the mail | - |
| posting | 10 | the transmission of a letter | - |
| pottery | 12 | ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln | - |
| pompous | 13 | puffed up with vanity | a pompous speech |
| poultry | 12 | a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl | - |
| pollock | 15 | lean white flesh of North Atlantic fish; similar to codfish | - |
| portray | 12 | assume or act the character of | The actor portrays an elderly, lonely man |
| pollack | 15 | United States filmmaker (born in 1934) | - |
| pointer | 9 | a strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game | - |
| poacher | 14 | small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters | - |
| poached | 15 | cooked in hot water | - |
| pollute | 9 | make impure | The industrial wastes polluted the lake |
| postage | 10 | a small adhesive token stuck on a letter or package to indicate that that postal fees have been paid | - |
| pouting | 10 | - | - |
| pounder | 10 | a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone | - |
| pollard | 10 | convert into a pollard | pollard trees |
| pothead | 13 | someone who smokes marijuana habitually | - |
| politic | 11 | smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication | he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage |
| poofter | 12 | - | - |
| potency | 14 | the state of being potent; a male's capacity to have sexual intercourse | - |
| pothole | 12 | a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface) | - |
| postwar | 12 | belonging to the period after a war | postwar resettlement |
| polenta | 9 | a thick mush made of cornmeal boiled in stock or water | - |
| pontoon | 9 | a float supporting a seaplane | - |
| powders | 13 | - | - |
| polymer | 14 | a naturally occurring or synthetic compound consisting of large molecules made up of a linked series of repeated simple monomers | - |
| polling | 10 | - | - |
| pomeroy | 14 | - | - |
| potluck | 15 | whatever happens to be available especially when offered to an unexpected guest or when brought by guests and shared by all | having arrived unannounced we had to take potluck |
| portage | 10 | carrying boats and supplies overland | - |
| poetess | 9 | a woman poet | - |
| polemic | 13 | a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology) | - |
| pontiff | 15 | the head of the Roman Catholic Church | - |
| powdery | 16 | consisting of fine particles | powdery snow |
| postbox | 18 | public box for deposit of mail | - |
| portico | 11 | a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area | - |
| polygon | 13 | a closed plane figure bounded by straight sides | - |
| poisson | 9 | - | - |
| porcine | 11 | repellently fat | a bald porcine old man |
| pomfret | 14 | deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| possible | 12 | existing in possibility | possible uses of nuclear power |
| position | 10 | a condition or position in which you find yourself | the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| possibly | 15 | by chance | we may possibly run into them at the concert |
| positive | 13 | involving advantage or good | a plus (or positive) factor |
| politics | 12 | social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | office politics is often counterproductive |
| pointing | 11 | - | - |
| portrait | 10 | any likeness of a person, in any medium | the photographer made excellent portraits |
| pounding | 12 | the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) | the pounding of feet on the hallway |
| postcard | 13 | a card for sending messages by post without an envelope | - |
| policies | 12 | - | - |
| postpone | 12 | hold back to a later time | let's postpone the exam |
| porridge | 12 | soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick | - |
| politely | 13 | in a polite manner | the policeman answered politely, `Now look here, lady...' |
| portland | 11 | freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains | - |
| polished | 14 | (of grains especially rice) having the husk or outer layers removed | polished rice |
| portable | 12 | a small light typewriter; usually with a case in which it can be carried | - |
| polluted | 11 | rendered unwholesome by contaminants and pollution | polluted lakes and streams |
| ponytail | 13 | a hair style that draws the hair back so that it hangs down in back of the head like a pony's tail | - |
| powdered | 15 | consisting of fine particles | powdered cellulose |
| poaching | 16 | cooking in simmering liquid | - |
| popsicle | 14 | ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick | in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly |
| pointers | 10 | - | - |
| poignant | 11 | arousing affect | poignant grief cannot endure forever |
| polarity | 13 | a relation between two opposite attributes or tendencies | he viewed it as a balanced polarity between good and evil |
| polygamy | 19 | the condition or practice of having more than one spouse at a time | - |
| populace | 14 | people in general considered as a whole | - |
| poultice | 12 | dress by covering with a therapeutic substance | - |
| populate | 12 | be an inhabitant of or reside in | - |
| postmark | 16 | stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing | - |
| populist | 12 | someone who advocates the rights of the common people over those of the elite | - |
| porthole | 13 | an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through | - |
| potbelly | 15 | slang for a paunch | - |
| poetical | 12 | of or relating to poetry | - |
| porpoise | 12 | any of several small gregarious cetacean mammals having a blunt snout and many teeth | - |
| poisoner | 10 | someone who kills with poison | - |
| polonium | 12 | a radioactive metallic element that is similar to tellurium and bismuth; occurs in uranium ores but can be produced by bombarding bismuth with neutrons in a nuclear reactor | - |
| positron | 10 | an elementary particle with positive charge; interaction of a positron and an electron results in annihilation | - |
| polisher | 13 | a power tool used to buff surfaces | - |
| polyglot | 14 | a person who speaks more than one language | - |
| populous | 12 | densely populated | - |
| postcode | 13 | a code of letters and digits added to a postal address to aid in the sorting of mail | - |
| polemics | 14 | the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors | - |
| pouncing | 13 | - | - |
| polluter | 10 | a person or organization that causes pollution of the environment | - |
| polymath | 18 | a person of great and varied learning | - |
| poppadom | 17 | - | - |
| populism | 14 | the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite | - |
| polarize | 19 | cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions | - |
| politico | 12 | a person active in party politics | - |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| political | 13 | involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians | calling a meeting is a political act in itself |
| potential | 11 | the difference in electrical charge between two points in a circuit expressed in volts | - |
| policeman | 15 | a member of a police force | - |
| possessed | 12 | influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion | by love possessed |
| pointless | 11 | not having a point especially a sharp point | my pencils are all pointless |
| poisoning | 12 | the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance | - |
| poisonous | 11 | having the qualities or effects of a poison | - |
| pollution | 11 | the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors | - |
| powerless | 14 | lacking power | - |
| portfolio | 14 | a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather | he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio |
| postponed | 14 | - | - |
| porcelain | 13 | ceramic ware made of a more or less translucent ceramic | - |
| polishing | 15 | the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | every Sunday he gave his car a good polishing |
| populated | 14 | furnished with inhabitants | the area is well populated |
| potassium | 13 | a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite | - |
| portrayed | 15 | represented graphically by sketch or design or lines | - |
| polygraph | 20 | a medical instrument that records several physiological processes simultaneously (e.g., pulse rate and blood pressure and respiration and perspiration) | - |
| posterity | 14 | all of the offspring of a given progenitor | we must secure the benefits of freedom for ourselves and our posterity |
| porcupine | 15 | relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur | - |
| portrayal | 14 | representation by drawing or painting etc | - |
| polluting | 12 | - | - |
| polyester | 14 | a complex ester used for making fibers or resins or plastics or as a plasticizer | - |
| pondering | 13 | deeply or seriously thoughtful | - |
| pollyanna | 14 | - | - |
| poppycock | 26 | senseless talk | - |
| posterior | 11 | coming at a subsequent time or stage | the mood posterior to |
| potpourri | 13 | a collection containing a variety of sorts of things | - |
| posturing | 12 | adopting a vain conceited posture | - |
| pompadour | 16 | French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764) | - |
| poorhouse | 14 | an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless | - |
| porphyria | 19 | a genetic abnormality of metabolism causing abdominal pains and mental confusion | - |
| pocketful | 20 | the quantity a pocket will hold | - |
| politburo | 13 | the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party | - |
| polarized | 21 | - | - |
| pocketing | 18 | - | - |
| ponderosa | 12 | common and widely distributed tall timber pine of western North America having dark green needles in bunches of 2 to 5 and thick bark with dark brown plates when mature | - |
| polythene | 17 | a lightweight thermoplastic; used especially in packaging and insulation | - |
| polonaise | 11 | a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt | - |
| possessor | 11 | a person who owns something | - |
| pollinate | 11 | fertilize by transfering pollen | - |
| popularly | 16 | among the people | this topic was popularly discussed |
| pointedly | 15 | in such a manner as to make something clearly evident | he pointedly ignored the question |
| ponderous | 12 | slow and laborious because of weight | ponderous prehistoric beasts |
| potentate | 11 | a ruler who is unconstrained by law | - |
| pomposity | 18 | lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity | - |
| posthaste | 14 | - | - |
| postulate | 11 | maintain or assert | - |
| potboiler | 13 | a literary composition of poor quality that was written quickly to make money (to boil the pot) | - |
| poignancy | 17 | a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow | a moment of extraordinary poignancy |
| pollutant | 11 | waste matter that contaminates the water or air or soil | - |
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10 letter words
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| population | 14 | (statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn | it is an estimate of the mean of the population |
| possession | 12 | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | - |
| politician | 14 | a person active in party politics | - |
| positively | 18 | extremely | it was positively monumental |
| popularity | 17 | the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after | his charm soon won him affection and popularity |
| politeness | 12 | a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage | - |
| possessive | 15 | the case expressing ownership | - |
| postmortem | 16 | an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease | - |
| postponing | 15 | - | - |
| powerhouse | 18 | a highly energetic and indefatigable person | - |
| pocketbook | 24 | a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money | - |
| powerfully | 21 | in a powerful manner | the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist |
| postmodern | 15 | of or relating to postmodernism | postmodernist architecture |
| portraying | 16 | a representation by picture or portraiture | - |
| posthumous | 17 | occurring or coming into existence after a person's death | a posthumous award |
| porcupines | 16 | meat patties rolled in rice and simmered in a tomato sauce | - |
| podiatrist | 13 | a specialist in care for the feet | - |
| postmaster | 14 | the person in charge of a post office | - |
| positivity | 18 | the quality of being undeniable and not worth arguing about | - |
| postpartum | 16 | occurring immediately after birth | - |
| postulated | 13 | - | - |
| portobello | 14 | - | - |
| postscript | 16 | a note appended to a letter after the signature | - |
| poetically | 17 | in a poetic manner | poetically expressed |
| polygamist | 18 | someone who is married to two or more people at the same time | - |
| pockmarked | 25 | marked by or as if by smallpox or acne or other eruptive skin disease | - |
| positional | 12 | of or relating to or determined by position | - |
| potbellied | 15 | having a large belly | - |
| poignantly | 16 | in a poignant or touching manner | she spoke poignantly |
| politicize | 23 | give a political character to | politicize the discussion |
| polygamous | 18 | having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant | - |
| polytheism | 20 | belief in multiple Gods | - |
| pontifical | 17 | proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles | - |
| polarizing | 22 | - | - |
| polynomial | 17 | a mathematical function that is the sum of a number of terms | - |
| portentous | 12 | ominously prophetic | - |
| pollinated | 13 | - | - |
| popularise | 14 | cater to popular taste to make popular and present to the general public; bring into general or common use | - |
| portcullis | 14 | gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town; can be lowered to prevent passage | - |
| positivist | 15 | someone who emphasizes observable facts and excludes metaphysical speculation about origins or ultimate causes | - |
| poachiness | 17 | - | - |
| pocketable | 20 | small enough to be carried in a garment pocket | - |
| pocketbike | 24 | - | - |
| pocketfuls | 21 | - | - |
| pocketless | 18 | - | - |
| pocketsful | 21 | - | - |
| pockmantie | 20 | - | - |
| pockpitted | 21 | - | - |
| poculiform | 19 | - | - |
| podagrical | 16 | - | - |
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Welcome to the mesmerizing world of words starting with "PO," where language meets a playful twist and pronunciation takes on a delightful character. This specific cluster of letters isn't just about forming words; it's about crafting sounds that convey meanings both profound and whimsical. From the everyday to the extraordinary, these words offer an intriguing glimpse into the versatility of language. Prepare to explore some captivating examples, from popular picks to Scrabble champions, that showcase the fun and functionality of this linguistic phenomenon.
About words starting with PO
The "PO" combination is a fascinating force in the English language, often setting the stage for words that are both powerful and playful. With the "P" adding a plosive punch and the "O" bringing a rounded resonance, words beginning with "PO" create a distinctive auditory effect. This duo frequently appears in words related to positions, places, and even ponderings, illustrating its versatility and importance. Consider how "position" speaks to placement or "ponder" to deep thought; such words demonstrate the richness that "PO" brings to language.
These words also showcase the dynamic nature of English. The "PO" beginning can transform a simple concept into something more nuanced or specific, like "potent" for strength or "poll" for surveying opinions. It's a prefix that blends seamlessly with various roots to form words that are not only useful in daily conversation but also in specialized fields. The playful potential of "PO" is evident in every phrase and expression, making it a beloved beginning in our lexicon.
Popular word examples
When it comes to popular words that begin with "PO," they span from the practical to the poetic. Each word carries its own story and utility, offering something unique to our vocabulary.
Potato
- Definition: A starchy tuber that is widely used as food.
- Example in a Sentence: I'm planning to bake some potatoes for dinner.
- Fun Fact: Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes region of South America over 7,000 years ago.
Poetry
- Definition: Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm.
- Example in a Sentence: She finds solace in writing poetry.
- Fun Fact: The oldest surviving epic poem is the Epic of Gilgamesh from ancient Mesopotamia, dating back to the 18th century BC.
Police
- Definition: A body of officers representing the civil authority of government.
- Example in a Sentence: The police quickly responded to the emergency call.
- Fun Fact: The first known police force was established in ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom period.
Politics
- Definition: Activities associated with governance, policy-making, or the debate between parties having power.
- Example in a Sentence: Many young people are becoming more engaged in politics today.
- Fun Fact: The word "politics" is derived from the Greek word "politikos," meaning "of, for, or relating to citizens."
Pollution
- Definition: The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
- Example in a Sentence: Efforts are being made globally to reduce pollution levels.
- Fun Fact: The Great Smog of London in 1952 led to the development of the Clean Air Act.
Possibility
- Definition: A thing that may happen or be the case.
- Example in a Sentence: There's a possibility of rain tomorrow.
- Fun Fact: The concept of possibility is fundamental in probability theory, which is used to model uncertainty.
Posture
- Definition: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
- Example in a Sentence: Good posture can help prevent back pain.
- Fun Fact: Posture can affect your mood and energy levels, according to several studies.
Portion
- Definition: A part of a whole; an amount, section, or piece of something.
- Example in a Sentence: He ate a large portion of the pie.
- Fun Fact: Controlled portions are key in nutrition management and weight control strategies.
Portal
- Definition: A doorway, gate, or other entrance, especially a large and imposing one.
- Example in a Sentence: The grand portal of the cathedral was breathtaking.
- Fun Fact: In computing, a web portal is a specially designed website that brings information from diverse sources.
Ponder
- Definition: To think about something carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
- Example in a Sentence: She took a moment to ponder the question before answering.
- Fun Fact: The word "ponder" comes from the Latin "ponderare," meaning "to weigh."
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, words starting with "PO" can score big points. Here are some of the highest-scoring ones:
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Pozzolan | 28 | A type of volcanic ash used in cement |
| Polyzoic | 24 | Pertaining to multiple animal organisms |
| Polygamy | 20 | The practice of having more than one spouse |
| Polyzoan | 22 | A colonial marine organism with a chitinous exoskeleton |
| Potlucks | 16 | A communal meal where guests bring different dishes |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players, rejoice! Here are some popular five-letter words starting with "PO" to keep in your gaming arsenal:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Poker | A card game involving betting and strategy |
| Polar | Relating to the North or South Pole |
| Power | The ability to do something or act in a particular way |
| Point | A dot or small mark; the sharp end of something |
| Poser | A person who acts in an affected manner |
Unusual and rare word examples
Delve into the extraordinary with these unusual and rare words starting with "PO." Their obscurity makes them particularly fascinating.
Pococurante
- Definition: Indifferent or nonchalant.
- Interesting Fact: This word originates from the Italian "poco curante," meaning "caring little."
- Example in a Sentence: His pococurante attitude towards the project was concerning to his teammates.
Pogonotrophy
- Definition: The act of cultivating or growing a beard.
- Interesting Fact: Derived from the Greek "pogon," meaning beard, and "trophe," meaning nourishment.
- Example in a Sentence: Movember is a popular month for pogonotrophy.
Potemkin
- Definition: An impressive facade or show designed to mask or divert attention from an embarrassing or shabby fact or condition.
- Interesting Fact: Named after Grigory Potemkin, a Russian minister who supposedly built fake villages to impress Empress Catherine II.
- Example in a Sentence: Critics called the policy a Potemkin reform, all show and no substance.
Portmanteau
- Definition: A large suitcase; also a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others.
- Interesting Fact: Lewis Carroll coined the linguistic term in "Through the Looking Glass."
- Example in a Sentence: "Brunch" is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch.
Polyglot
- Definition: A person who knows and is able to use several languages.
- Interesting Fact: The term comes from Greek, with "poly" meaning many and "glotta" meaning tongue.
- Example in a Sentence: Being a polyglot, she easily conversed with travelers from around the world.
Final words
Exploring the world of words starting with "PO" reveals a tapestry of linguistic creativity and versatility. Whether you're delving into common expressions, strategizing for word games, or unearthing rare gems, these words enrich our communication with their unique sounds and meanings. Let the playful potential of "PO" inspire your next linguistic adventure!
