English words starting with P

A European flatfish with a brown skin and orange spots, living on the seabed and caught for food.

a long piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder as part of scottish highland dress.

Simple and without decoration; not elaborate or luxurious

Speaking in a direct, honest, and straightforward way, even if what is said is not polite or pleasant.

(especially of financial products) standard, basic, and without any special features

A type of medieval church music sung in unison without instrumental accompaniment and using a free rhythm.

Wearing ordinary clothes instead of a uniform, especially to avoid being identified as a police officer or member of the military.

a police officer who wears ordinary clothes instead of a uniform while on duty.

comparative form of plain; more plain or simple in appearance, style, or character

in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand; clearly

the quality or state of being simple, ordinary, or without decoration

A formal statement of grievance or complaint, especially one made to a court of law.

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

sounding sad, especially in a weak, complaining way

in a way that sounds sad, especially in a weak or complaining manner

a single length of hair, straw, etc., that has been divided into three or more interlaced strands; a braid.

(Of hair, straw, etc.) formed into a plait or plaits; braided.

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

relating to or in the form of a plane; flat or two-dimensional.

A flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie.

the number of people or the amount of cargo that fills an aircraft

A power tool with a rapidly rotating blade used to smooth or shape wood.

A large, round object in space that moves around a star (such as the sun) and receives light from it.

Covering or affecting an entire planet.

a building or room with a curved ceiling on which images of stars, planets, and other celestial objects are projected for public entertainment or education.

relating to or belonging to a planet or planets.

One of the small celestial bodies that, according to one theory, were fused together to form the planets of the solar system.

A celestial body resembling a small planet, especially one of the minor planets of the solar system; an asteroid.

(of a sound) loud, deep, and often expressing sadness

The process or activity of smoothing a surface or reducing its thickness using a planing tool or machine.

a map formed by the projection of a sphere or part of a sphere on a plane, especially a map of the celestial sphere with a movable overlay showing the visible stars for a particular time and place.

a long, flat piece of sawn timber, thicker than a board, used in building and flooring.

(past tense and past participle of plank) to cover or furnish with long, flat, thick pieces of wood.

The act or position of holding the body rigid and straight, supported only by the forearms and toes.

The small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water, consisting chiefly of diatoms, protozoans, small crustaceans, and the eggs and larval stages of larger animals.

Relating to or consisting of plankton; living or drifting in the plankton.

Arranged, organized, or decided in advance.

A person who makes detailed arrangements for something, especially an event or project.

the act or process of making plans for something

A living organism that grows in the ground, typically having leaves, stems, and roots, and not able to move voluntarily.

Consisting or made entirely of plants; derived from plants.

Obtained or originating from a plant or plants.

(of an animal) feeding on plants; herbivorous

A type of banana that is larger, starchier, and less sweet than the typical dessert banana, usually cooked before eating.

A large farm or estate, especially in a tropical or subtropical region, where crops such as cotton, tobacco, coffee, or sugar are cultivated, historically using resident labor.

Resembling or characteristic of the large farms or estates, especially those in the southern United States before the Civil War, that were worked by enslaved laborers and often associated with a grand, columned architectural style.

Placed a seed, bulb, or young plant in the ground so it can grow.

A person who plants seeds or plants, especially as an occupation.

the activity of putting plants, seeds, etc. into the ground so they will grow

A very small or young plant, especially one produced from the parent plant by vegetative means.

A person who is highly knowledgeable about plants, especially one who cultivates them skillfully.

a flat piece of stone, metal, or wood, often with writing on it, used as a memorial or marker.

The living substance of a cell (such as cytoplasm or protoplasm).

The clear, yellowish fluid part of blood that carries the blood cells.

A malignant tumor of plasma cells, typically occurring in the bone marrow.

A medical procedure in which blood is taken from a donor or patient, the plasma is separated and removed, and the blood cells are returned to the circulatory system.

A genetic structure in a cell, especially a bacterium, that can replicate independently of the chromosomes, typically a small circular DNA strand.

The inactive precursor of the enzyme plasmin, which dissolves blood clots.

a parasitic protozoan of a genus which includes the causative agents of malaria.

A soft mixture of lime, sand, and water that becomes hard when dry, used for coating walls and ceilings.

a rigid board made of plaster and paper, used to form or line the inside walls and ceilings of buildings.

(of a wall or ceiling) covered with a layer of plaster.

A person whose job is to cover walls and ceilings with plaster.

Decorative molding or ornamentation made of plaster.

A synthetic material made from a wide range of organic polymers that can be molded into shape while soft and then set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.

Covered with a thin layer of plastic.

Covered with or protected by a layer of plastic.

A branch of surgery concerned with repairing, reconstructing, or improving parts of the body, especially by the transfer of tissue.

Covered or enclosed in a thin, flexible sheet of plastic material.

the quality of being easily shaped or molded.

(of a material) made soft, flexible, or moldable by the addition of a plasticizer.

A substance added to materials, especially plastics, to make them softer and more flexible.

A type of explosive material that can be molded into various shapes and is used especially in demolition and military applications.

A small plot of ground.

A flat dish, typically circular, from which food is eaten or served.

Made of or relating to plate glass; characteristic of large, prestigious businesses, especially in finance.

A large area of high, flat land

Covered with a thin layer of metal, such as gold or silver.

the amount of food that a plate will hold

a very small cell fragment in the blood that helps it to clot.

A raised level surface on which people or things can stand.

A thin layer of metal, especially gold or silver, that covers an object.

A very valuable, silver-white metal that is one of the chemical elements. It does not tarnish and is used in jewelry, industry, and as a catalyst.

(of a musical recording) having sold enough copies to be awarded a platinum disc, signifying a very high level of commercial success.

A remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

(of love or friendship) intimate and affectionate but not sexual.

A subdivision of a company of soldiers, typically commanded by a lieutenant and forming part of a larger military unit.

A large, shallow dish used for serving food

A small, semiaquatic mammal from Australia and Tasmania that has a soft, furry body, a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill like a duck's. It lays eggs.

an expression of praise or approval, especially one given by an audience in the form of applause.

the quality of seeming reasonable or probable

seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed

In a way that seems reasonable or probable.

To take part in a game or activity for enjoyment.

The act of behaving in a way that is not sincere, especially in order to deceive people or achieve a particular effect.

A type of offensive play in American football in which the quarterback fakes a handoff to a running back before attempting a forward pass.

Giving a detailed, moment-by-moment account of an event, especially a sports game.

The act or process of selecting and communicating the specific offensive play to be used in American football or other sports.

A dramatic device where a scene or entire play is performed for the characters within the main play, often to comment on the main action or explore themes of reality and illusion.

A flat area at the bottom of a desert basin, sometimes covered with water that evaporates quickly, leaving behind salt and minerals.

(of a game, level, or piece of media) able to be played.

To act in a play or as if in a play; to perform a role.

The act of reproducing recorded sound or pictures.

A poster or program for a theatrical performance, listing the cast, crew, and other details.

a book containing a sports team's strategies and diagrams of plays.

A wealthy man who spends his time enjoying himself, especially one who is not serious about his relationships with women.

a social occasion arranged for children to play together, typically at one of their homes.

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'play'.

Worn out or exhausted, especially from overuse or strain.

a person who takes part in a sport or game

A person who performs the dual roles of being a player on a sports team and a coach for that team.

Full of fun and wanting to play.

in a light-hearted, fun, or joking manner

The quality of being full of fun and high spirits; a lighthearted and cheerful attitude.

a person who frequently goes to the theater to see plays

an outdoor area provided for children to play in, especially at a school or public park.

a regular meeting of small children, organized by their parents so that they can play together.

A small house for children to play in.

(present participle of play) Taking part in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

A large, commercial amusement park or area designed for children's play, often featuring rides, games, and other attractions.