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Words That Start With P for Kids

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All Words Starting With P

  • p.m. – p.m.
  • p'tater – P'tater is a cute way to say potato.
  • pa – "Pa" is another word for dad.
  • pacific – Pacific means peaceful or calm.
  • pack – A pack is a group of things that are put together.
  • package – A package is a box or a bag that has things inside it.
  • packages – Packages are containers that hold items.
  • packed – Packed means that something is filled with a lot of things.
  • packets – Packets are small containers that carry things.
  • packing – Packing is when you gather your things and put them in a bag or box.
  • packsack – A packsack is a special bag that you carry on your back.
  • pact – A pact is like a promise between friends.
  • pad – A pad is a flat, soft thing.
  • paddock – A paddock is a fenced area where animals, like horses, can run around and eat grass.
  • padlock – A padlock is a type of lock that you can use to keep things secure.
  • page – A page is one side of a piece of paper in a book.
  • pages – Pages are the sheets of paper in a book.
  • pail – A pail is a container, like a bucket, that you can fill with things like water, toys, or sand.
  • paint – Paint is a special kind of color that you can use to make art.
  • paintbrush – A paintbrush is a tool used for painting.
  • painting – Painting is an art where you use colors to create pictures.
  • paintings – Paintings are artworks created by putting colors on a surface, like a canvas or paper.
  • pair – A pair is when you have two things that match or go together.
  • pal – A pal is a special friend.
  • paladin – A paladin is like a superhero who helps people and fights for good.
  • palate – A palate is the top part of your mouth.
  • pale – Pale is when a person's skin looks very light, almost like a light color.
  • palm – The palm is the flat part of your hand that helps you grab and hold things.
  • pamper – Pamper means to treat someone very nicely and give them extra care.
  • pan – A pan is a kitchen tool that is usually made of metal.
  • pancakes – Pancakes are a type of food that is flat and round.
  • pane – A pane is a flat piece of glass that is used in windows or doors.
  • panel – A panel is like a flat piece of something, like wood or plastic.
  • panorama – A panorama is a big picture that shows a wide view of a place.
  • pantofle – Pantofle is a type of shoe that is very soft and comfy.
  • pants – Pants are a type of clothing that you wear on your lower body.
  • papa – Papa is another word for dad.
  • paper – Paper is made from trees and is used for writing, drawing, or printing.
  • pappy – Pappy is a fun word that can mean a grandpa or an old man.
  • parade – A parade is a special event where people march together in the streets.
  • paradise – Paradise is a perfect place that makes you feel really happy.
  • parcel – A parcel is a box or a bag that is wrapped up and sent to someone.
  • parcels – Parcels are packages that people send to each other.
  • parent – A parent is a person, like your mom or dad, who looks after you.
  • parents – Parents are your mom and dad or the people who look after you.
  • park – A park is a nice outdoor area where people can go to play games, have picnics, and enjoy nature.
  • parka – A parka is a special kind of jacket that keeps you really warm in winter.
  • parrot – A parrot is a type of bird that has bright colors and can mimic sounds, including human speech.
  • part – A part is a piece of a whole thing.
  • particular – Particular means something special or different from others.
  • partner – A partner is a friend or someone you work with.
  • parts – Parts are the different pieces that make up a whole thing.
  • party – A party is when friends and family come together to have fun.
  • pass – Pass means to let someone else have something or to move by something.
  • passage – A passage is a part of a story or a way to walk through a building.
  • passenger – A passenger is someone who travels in a vehicle like a bus, train, or plane.
  • password – A password is like a secret word that you use to keep your things safe, like your toys or your computer.
  • past – The past means things that happened before today.
  • pasta – Pasta is a yummy food made from flour and water.
  • paste – Paste is when you take something you copied, like a picture or words, and put it somewhere else, like on a...
  • pastor – A pastor is a person who helps people learn about God and teaches them how to be good and kind.
  • pastry – Pastry is a kind of food made from a special dough.
  • pasture – A pasture is a field with lots of grass where farm animals, like cows and horses, can eat and roam around.
  • pat – To 'pat' means to lightly touch or tap something.
  • patch – A patch is a small piece of material that you can use to cover a hole in your clothes or to fix something.
  • patchwork – Patchwork is a way to make things by sewing together different pieces of fabric.
  • path – A path is a way you can walk on, like a trail in a park.
  • patience – Patience is when you can wait for something without getting angry or frustrated.
  • patriotism – Patriotism means loving your country.
  • pattern – A pattern is a design or a way things are arranged that happens again and again.
  • patterns – Patterns are designs or sequences that repeat.
  • pause – Pause means to stop doing something for a short time.
  • pavement – Pavement is the flat, hard ground made of concrete or asphalt that we walk on.
  • pawpaw – A pawpaw is a fruit that looks like a big mango.
  • paws – Paws are the special feet that animals like dogs, cats, and bears have.
  • pay – Pay means to give money for something you want, like a toy or a snack.
  • peace – Peace is when everyone gets along and there are no arguments or wars.
  • peaceable – Peaceable means someone who likes to be calm and friendly.
  • peaceful – Peaceful means a place or time that is calm and not noisy.
  • peacefully – Peacefully means to do things in a quiet and nice way, without fighting or being loud.
  • peach – A peach is a yummy fruit that grows on trees.
  • peachtree – A peachtree is a type of tree that produces peaches.
  • peachy – Peachy is a word we use to say that something is great or wonderful, like when you have a fun day.
  • peak – A peak is the highest point of a mountain or hill.
  • peanuts – Peanuts are a type of nut that grows underground.
  • peas – Peas are tiny green balls that grow in a pod.
  • pebble – A pebble is a tiny stone that is smooth and round.
  • pebbles – Pebbles are tiny stones that are smooth and round.
  • peck – Peck is what birds do when they use their beaks to pick at things.
  • peckish – Peckish means you feel a little hungry.
  • pedal – A pedal is something you push with your foot to make things work.
  • pedicure – A pedicure is when someone takes care of your feet.
  • peek – To peek is to take a quick look at something, like when you want to see what's inside a box without...
  • peel – Peel is when you remove the outer layer of something, like when you take the skin off an orange or a potato.
  • peep – Peep is when you look at something quietly or sneakily.
  • peer – A peer is someone who is your age or in the same group as you, like a friend or classmate.
  • pen – A pen is something we use to write words or make pictures.
  • pencil – A pencil is something we use to write or draw.
  • pencils – Pencils are writing tools that help us make letters and pictures.
  • pendant – A pendant is a special decoration that you wear on a necklace.
  • penguin – Penguins are special birds that live in cold places like Antarctica.
  • penny – A penny is a type of money.
  • pentagon – A pentagon is a special shape that has five straight sides.
  • people – People are all the different men, women, and kids in the world.
  • pep – Pep is like having a lot of energy!
  • pepper – Pepper is a spice that comes from a plant.
  • pepperoni – Pepperoni is a type of meat that is sliced into small circles.
  • perfect – Perfect means something is done just right.
  • perfectly – Perfectly means doing something without any mistakes.
  • perform – Perform means to do an action or show something, like acting in a play or playing a sport.
  • performance – Performance means how well someone does something, like singing, dancing, or playing a game.
  • performer – A performer is a person who entertains others by doing things like singing, dancing, or acting.
  • perfume – Perfume is a special liquid that makes you smell nice.
  • perhaps – Perhaps means maybe or it could be.
  • perilous – Perilous means something that is very dangerous.
  • periphery – Periphery means the edge or the outside part of something.
  • permanent – Permanent means something that lasts forever or a very long time.
  • permit – A permit is like a special paper that says you can do something.
  • permitted – Permitted means you are allowed to do something.
  • perplexed – Perplexed means feeling confused or not sure about something.
  • person – A person is someone who is alive and can think, feel, and do things.
  • personality – Personality is what makes you, you!
  • personally – 'Personally' means when you talk about your own feelings or thoughts.
  • personnel – Personnel means the people who work in a company or a team.
  • persuade – To persuade means to talk to someone and try to make them believe or do something.
  • pet – A pet is an animal that lives with you and your family.
  • petal – A petal is one of the colorful leaves of a flower.
  • petals – Petals are the bright, soft parts of a flower that you see first.
  • petite – Petite means small or little.
  • petrifying – Petrifying means something that is very scary or makes you feel really afraid, like a monster in a movie.
  • pets – Pets are animals that we keep at home for fun and companionship.
  • phantom – A phantom is like a ghost or something that you can't see but you might feel is there.
  • phase – A phase is like a stage or part of something.
  • phases – Phases are stages or steps in something.
  • phone – A phone is a device that lets you call and talk to your friends or family, even if they are not close to you.
  • phony – Phony means something that is not real or fake.
  • photo – A photo is a special kind of picture taken with a camera.
  • photos – Photos are images captured by a camera.
  • photosynthesis – Photosynthesis is how plants make their food.
  • phrase – A phrase is a few words that make sense together.
  • phrases – Phrases are small groups of words that mean something together.
  • piano – A piano is a large instrument that has keys you can press.
  • pianoforte – A pianoforte is a big musical instrument that looks like a box with keys.
  • pibble – A pibble is a cute name for a type of dog called a Pit Bull.
  • pick – To pick means to select or take something.
  • picked – Picked means to choose or take something.
  • picking – Picking is when you choose or take something.
  • pickle – A pickle is a cucumber that is soaked in vinegar and spices.
  • pickles – Pickles are cucumbers that have been soaked in a special juice to make them taste sour and crunchy.
  • picks – Picks means to select or choose something.
  • picnic – A picnic is a fun meal you have outside, usually in a nice place like a park.
  • picture – A picture is an image that you can see.
  • pictures – Pictures are images that help us see what something looks like.
  • piddle – Piddle is a silly word that means to urinate or to go to the bathroom.
  • pie – A pie is a type of food that is usually sweet and round.
  • piece – A piece is a part of something.
  • pieces – Pieces are parts of a whole.
  • pier – A pier is a structure that goes out over the water.
  • pile – A pile is when you put a lot of things together in a big stack, like a pile of leaves or a pile of books.
  • piling – Piling means putting things on top of each other, like stacking blocks or toys.
  • pillar – A pillar is a tall, strong post that supports something, like a roof or a wall.
  • pillow – A pillow is a fluffy cushion that you rest your head on while sleeping.
  • pillowcase – A pillowcase is a cover that goes over a pillow.
  • pillowslip – A pillowslip is a soft cover that goes over a pillow.
  • pilot – A pilot is someone who drives an airplane.
  • pin – A pin is a tiny tool that helps to stick things together, like papers or clothes.
  • pinch – To pinch is when you use your fingers to grab something tightly.
  • pineapple – A pineapple is a tropical fruit that has a rough, spiky skin and sweet, yellow inside.
  • pink – Pink is a soft color that is made by mixing red and white.
  • pinky – The pinky is the little finger on your hand.
  • pipe – A pipe is a hollow tube that can move things like water or gas.
  • pipes – Pipes are hollow tubes that help move things like water, gas, or even music!
  • pirate – A pirate is someone who travels on a ship and steals from other ships.
  • pirates – Pirates are people who travel on ships and steal things, especially treasure.
  • pit – A pit is a deep hole in the ground.
  • pitch – Pitch is how high or low a sound is.
  • pittie – A pittie is a type of dog known for being strong and loving.
  • pixelate – Pixelate means to make a picture look like it's made of little squares.
  • pixelize – Pixelize means to make a picture look like it is made of tiny squares, called pixels.
  • pizza – Pizza is a tasty dish made of a round bread base.
  • place – A place is a location or area where something is.
  • places – Places are locations where things happen.
  • placid – Placid means calm and peaceful.
  • plain – Plain means something that is simple and not decorated.
  • plan – A plan is when you think about what you want to do and how you will do it.
  • plane – A plane is a vehicle that flies in the air.
  • planet – A planet is a large object in space that moves around a star.
  • planets – Planets are large objects in space that travel around a star, like our sun.
  • plank – A plank is a long, flat piece of wood.
  • planned – Planned means you make a decision about what you want to do ahead of time.
  • planner – A planner is a tool that helps you keep track of your activities and important things.
  • plans – Plans are things you decide to do in the future.
  • plant – A plant is something that grows from the ground.
  • plant-eater – A plant-eater is an animal that only eats plants.
  • plants – Plants are green living things that grow in the soil.
  • plastic – Plastic is a strong and light material that we use to make lots of things like toys, containers, and even...
  • plates – Plates are flat, round or square dishes that we use to eat from.
  • plausible – Plausible means something that sounds like it could be true or possible.
  • play – Play is when you do activities for fun.
  • playbill – A playbill is a paper that tells you about a show or a play.