English words starting with P

The action or state of dividing something into parts.

to some extent; not completely

A person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; a sharer; a participant.

The state of being a partner in a business or other activity.

a short-tailed game bird with mainly brown plumage, native to europe, asia, and africa.

the action or process of giving birth to offspring.

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

The activity or process of strengthening and developing a political party, especially its organization, membership, and ideological unity.

The official policy or set of beliefs of a political party, which its members are expected to support.

A political system in which the state is controlled by a single political party, which is the ultimate authority in all government and societal matters.

A person who attends or enjoys parties frequently; a habitual party-goer.

Taking part in a social gathering or celebration for enjoyment.

a person from a humble background who has recently gained wealth or social status, but is not fully accepted by the new class.

A step in dancing, especially in ballet.

Relating to or characteristic of the French philosopher, scientist, and mathematician Blaise Pascal or his ideas, especially emphasizing the limitations of human reason and the necessity of faith.

Relating to Easter

a high-ranking official or dignitary in the ottoman empire and some other muslim countries, often a governor or military commander.

a fine type of cashmere wool, originally from the undercoat of Himalayan goats.

To move or go past, by, over, or through something.

(of a player or team in sports, especially American football) tending to pass the ball frequently or preferring to use passing plays rather than running plays.

In American football, a penalty called when a player illegally hinders an eligible receiver's opportunity to catch a forward pass.

A concentrated effort by the defensive team in American football to break through the offensive line and tackle the quarterback before he can throw a pass.

The action of charging towards the quarterback in American football in an attempt to tackle them or disrupt their pass attempt.

A hole, opening, or conduit through which something can pass.

Just good enough to be acceptable; adequate.

In a moderately good or acceptable manner; well enough.

a narrow way allowing access between buildings or to different rooms within a building; a corridor.

a way that allows passage, especially a corridor or narrow path connecting rooms or spaces.

a small book issued by a bank or building society to an account holder, in which deposits, withdrawals, and interest are recorded.

No longer fashionable or current; out-of-date.

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

Unconscious, especially as a result of drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs.

A large group or collection of people or things.

A person who is traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc., but is not the driver or a member of the crew.

A road vehicle designed to carry a small number of people, typically with space for up to eight passengers; an automobile or car.

Located on or relating to the side of a vehicle where the passenger sits, as opposed to the driver's side.

A person or thing that passes, especially a passerby.

A person who is walking past something, especially by chance.

a person who is walking past a place by chance

(used in citations) here and there; throughout the text or work cited

going past or moving by

A very strong feeling of love, hatred, anger, enthusiasm, etc.

showing or caused by very strong feelings or beliefs

In a way that shows very strong feelings or beliefs

a climbing plant of warm regions that has large brightly colored flowers and produces an edible fruit (the passion fruit).

lacking strong emotion or enthusiasm; unemotional.

accepting what happens or what people do without active response or resistance.

(Of behavior) characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation, often manifesting as procrastination, stubbornness, or deliberate inefficiency.

in a way that accepts or allows what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

The state or quality of accepting what happens without active response or resistance.

A small piece of metal or plastic with a special shape, used for opening a lock.

A Jewish festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

A secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to a place or to access a computer system.

(of a computer system, file, device, etc.) secured by requiring a password to gain access.

Gone by in time and no longer existing.

(of a bill, debt, or other payment) not paid by the required or expected time; overdue.

A person's life or existence in a time before their current birth, especially as believed in some spiritual or religious traditions.

A verb form or a set of verb forms used to indicate that an action or state occurred or existed in the past.

a type of italian food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, formed into different shapes and usually served with a sauce

A soft, wet, sticky mixture, typically of powder and liquid

A type of stiff board made by pasting layers of paper together.

A soft, pale, and delicate shade of a color.

Having soft, light, and delicate colors.

A process of heating a liquid, especially milk, to a specific temperature for a fixed period of time in order to kill harmful bacteria without substantially changing its taste or nutritional value.

to heat a liquid, especially milk, to a specific temperature for a fixed period of time in order to kill harmful bacteria.

(of a liquid, especially milk) treated with heat to destroy harmful microorganisms.

an artistic work consisting of a medley of pieces taken from various sources.

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than for work; a hobby.

The action of sticking something onto a surface with a sticky substance.

An anise-flavored alcoholic spirit, typically drunk diluted with water, which turns it a milky white color.

The quality or state of being past or belonging to the past.

a minister in charge of a christian church or congregation, especially in some protestant denominations.

Relating to the work of a farmer or the care of animals, especially in the countryside.

a piece of music that evokes a rural atmosphere, often with a simple, lyrical melody and a rhythm suggesting a slow dance.

a social and economic system based on the raising and herding of livestock.

A person who herds and tends livestock, especially on a large scale or as a primary way of life.

The position, period of office, or jurisdiction of a pastor.

a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.

a food made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water, used for making pies, tarts, etc.

Land covered with grass suitable for grazing livestock.

land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Allowed animals to graze on an area of grassland.

land used for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

(of a person's face) pale and unhealthy in appearance

having a pale and unhealthy-looking complexion

To touch someone or something gently with your hand laid flat, often to show affection or approval.

An act of searching someone by passing the hands over their clothing to find concealed items.

Relating to Patagonia, a region in southern South America, or its people, culture, or natural features.

A small piece of material used to mend a hole or a weak spot.

mended or reinforced with a piece of material.

repaired or mended, especially in a temporary or makeshift way

The quality or state of being uneven, irregular, or inconsistent in appearance, texture, or distribution.

a strong‑scented oil obtained from a southeast asian shrub, used in perfumery and incense.

Something made of many different pieces or parts

existing or happening in small, isolated areas; not even or consistent

The top of a person's head.

The kneecap, a flat, movable bone at the front of the knee joint.

Relating to or involving the patella (kneecap).

The condition of being open, unobstructed, or not closed.

a government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention.

The act of violating the exclusive rights granted by a patent, such as by making, using, selling, or importing a patented invention without permission.

A type of leather, typically black, that has been given a very hard, glossy, and shiny finish.

able to be patented; meeting the legal requirements to receive a patent.

protected by or described in a patent

A person or organization that has been granted a patent.

The act or process of obtaining a patent for an invention.

In a way that is obvious or clear.

Father (used especially in formal, religious, or scholarly contexts).

the male head of a family or household, especially one with considerable authority.

Relating to or characteristic of a father.

a policy or practice of controlling people in a way that is similar to the way a father treats his children, especially by providing for their needs but not giving them any responsibility or freedom of choice.

Treating or governing people in a fatherly way, especially by providing for their needs without giving them responsibility or freedom.

in a way that is typical of or suitable for a father; with fatherly care or concern.

The state of being a father; fatherhood.

a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading

Introducing new methods; innovative and pioneering.

Arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.

In a manner that arouses pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness.

A person who goes ahead and discovers or shows others a path or way.