English words starting with P

very small; diminutive

very small; diminutive.

a duck with a long, pointed tail, especially a common freshwater dabbling duck of the northern hemisphere.

a horse with a coat of mixed white and colored patches.

A child's toy consisting of a stick with curved pieces of plastic or paper at one end that spin around when blown by the wind or by someone running.

a small pine tree of southwestern north america that produces edible seeds.

A type of subatomic particle, classified as a meson, that participates in the strong nuclear force.

A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area.

Using new ideas or methods for the first time; being the first to do something.

having or showing a deep respect for god and religion

in a way that shows deep religious devotion or respect.

A tube through which a fluid or gas can flow.

(of a person) habitually smoking a tobacco pipe

Past tense and past participle of 'pipe'. To convey (water, gas, oil, etc.) through pipes.

(of music, sound, or a signal) transmitted or supplied through a pipe or cable, especially into a building or room from an outside source.

A small, slender fish with a long, tubular snout, related to seahorses.

A long pipe, typically underground, for transporting oil, gas, etc., over long distances.

A person who plays a pipe, especially a bagpipe.

a slender tube used in a laboratory for transferring or measuring small quantities of liquid, typically by drawing it up using suction.

A system of pipes used to convey water, gas, or other fluid substances.

(of food or liquid) extremely hot, as if just cooked or boiled.

A person considered to be insignificant, especially because they are small or young.

a pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavor.

Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste.

to cause a feeling of interest or curiosity

Aroused or stimulated, especially in interest or curiosity.

The crime of attacking and stealing from ships at sea.

a small, aggressive south american freshwater fish with sharp teeth that hunts in groups.

A person who attacks and robs ships at sea.

(of a product, especially software, media, or goods) illegally copied or reproduced, typically for commercial gain, in violation of copyright, patent, or other intellectual property rights.

Relating to or characteristic of pirates; involving robbery and violence at sea.

Having the shape of a pear.

A long, narrow canoe made from a single tree trunk or from pieces of bark sewn together.

A full turn of the body on the toe or the ball of the foot, especially in ballet dancing.

relating to fish or fishing.

To urinate.

extremely poor in quality; very bad or inferior

A contemptible or insignificant person or thing.

(chiefly british, informal) very annoyed or irritated.

very annoyed or angry

a person or thing that urinates

(vulgar slang) Used for emphasis, especially to express annoyance or contempt.

a small green nut with a hard shell and a slightly sweet flavor

a ski run of compacted snow.

the female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a stigma, and usually a style.

a small gun that is held in one hand

a short solid cylinder that fits inside a tube in an engine and moves up and down to make other parts of the engine move.

A large hole in the ground, either natural or made by digging

A type of strong, muscular dog of a breed originally developed for fighting, now often kept as a pet.

a type of flat, hollow bread that can be filled with food.

A type of strong, muscular dog of a breed originally developed for fighting, now often kept as a pet.

to throw something with a lot of force, often aiming carefully

completely black; as dark as pitch.

completely dark; with no light at all

exactly right in tone, expression, or detail; perfectly executed or judged.

(of a roof) sloping, not flat.

A large container, usually round, with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids.

a farm tool with a long handle and two or three sharp metal points, used for lifting and throwing hay or straw.

The act of throwing or tossing something, especially a ball in a game.

a person who sells or promotes goods, especially in a lively or aggressive way, as at a market or on television.

deserving or causing a feeling of pity and sadness

In a way that arouses or deserves pity; pathetically.

A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.

The essential or most important part of something.

the quality of using few words to express an idea in a clever and effective way; concise and forceful expression.

(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

deserving or arousing pity; pathetic.

deserving or arousing pity

in a way that deserves or arouses pity

showing no pity; cruel and merciless.

in a way that shows no pity or mercy; cruelly.

A metal spike with an eye through which a rope can be passed, used in rock climbing and mountaineering for security.

a very small or inadequate amount of money paid to someone as an allowance or wage.

Marked with small indentations or scars on the surface.

a series of quick, light, tapping sounds

The formation of small holes or dents in a surface, especially as a result of corrosion or damage.

Relating to or denoting the major endocrine gland at the base of the brain.

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation.

Showing or feeling pity; expressing sorrow or sympathy for someone's suffering or misfortune.

in a way that shows pity or sympathy for someone

The central point, pin, or column on which something turns or balances.

of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

turning or balancing on a central point.

Pictures, especially photographs.

The smallest individual unit of a digital image or picture on a computer or television screen.

(of a digital image) having a blocky, blurred appearance because the individual pixels are visible, often as a result of being enlarged too much.

A small imaginary being or fairy, typically portrayed as having pointed ears and a pointed hat, and as being mischievous.

Behaving in an eccentric, whimsical, or slightly crazy manner.

a small, playful fairy or sprite in english folklore.

a lively, attractive, and exciting quality or style

a dish of italian origin consisting of a flat, round base of dough baked with a topping of tomato sauce and cheese, typically with added meat or vegetables.

an exciting, lively, and attractive quality or style; energy and flair.

a restaurant where pizzas are made and sold

(of a note or passage played on a stringed instrument) by plucking the strings with the finger instead of using the bow.

A large notice or sign, especially one carried in a public demonstration or attached to a wall.

to make someone less angry or hostile, especially by doing or saying things to please them.

intended to make someone less angry or hostile; appeasing

in a manner intended to make someone less angry or hostile; so as to appease or pacify.

A particular point, area, or position in space.

Relating to or focused on a specific geographical location or community.

The name of a geographical location, such as a town, city, village, or natural feature.

A substance or treatment that has no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or given for its psychological benefit.

(of a scientific study or clinical trial) designed so that one group of participants receives a placebo while another receives the active treatment being tested, allowing for comparison of the effects.

A symbol, piece of text, or temporary element used in a document, design, or conversation to stand in for the actual content that will be added later.

a player in american football or canadian football whose role is to kick the ball from a stationary position on the ground, especially for kickoffs, field goals, and extra points.

Lacking a fixed, definite, or distinctive location or character; not belonging to or associated with any particular place.

A small mat placed on a table under a person's plate or bowl to protect the table surface.

The action of putting something in a particular place or the state of being placed.

a temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products from the baby's blood.

Relating to or having a placenta.

A deposit of sand or gravel in the bed of a stream or river, containing particles of valuable minerals.

Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

The quality or state of being calm and peaceful; tranquility.

In a calm and peaceful way, without becoming excited or upset.

The action of putting something in a particular position or location.

A sandy or pebbly area along the shore of a sea or lake; a beach, especially at a resort.

The act of using another person's words, ideas, or work and pretending it is your own.

a person who uses another person's ideas, work, or words as if they were their own; someone who plagiarizes.

to copy another person's ideas, words, or work and pretend that they are your own.

A serious infectious disease that spreads quickly and kills many people.