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Words That Start With P for Kids

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  • playdough – Playdough is a colorful, soft material that you can use to create different shapes and figures.
  • player – A player is a person who takes part in a game or sport.
  • playfellow – A playfellow is a friend you enjoy playing with.
  • playful – Playful is when someone enjoys playing and having fun.
  • playground – A playground is a special area with equipment like swings and slides where children can play and have fun...
  • playmate – A playmate is a friend you like to play with.
  • plays – Plays means to have fun by doing activities like games, sports, or acting.
  • playthings – Playthings are things you use to have fun and play.
  • playtime – Playtime is a special time when you can play games, use your imagination, and enjoy being with friends or...
  • pleasant – Pleasant is a word we use to describe things that are nice or enjoyable.
  • please – 'Please' is a word we use to ask for something nicely.
  • pleased – Pleased means you feel really happy or satisfied.
  • pleasure – Pleasure is when you feel really nice or enjoy something.
  • plenty – Plenty means having more than enough of something.
  • pliable – Pliable is a word that means something is flexible and can be bent without breaking, like a rubber band or...
  • pliant – Pliant means something that can bend easily.
  • plot – A plot is the main story in a book or a movie.
  • plug – A plug is something you use to connect a device, like a lamp or a phone charger, to the wall so it can get...
  • plural – Plural means more than one.
  • plus – Plus is a word we use in math when we want to add numbers.
  • plush – Plush is a word that describes something that is really soft and fluffy, like a stuffed animal or a cozy...
  • plushie – A plushie is a cuddly toy that is soft and fluffy.
  • pocket – A pocket is a little bag sewn into your clothes.
  • pocket-size – Pocket-size means it's small and can easily go in your pocket, like a tiny book or a toy.
  • pocket-sized – Pocket-sized means it's small and can easily fit in your pocket, like a tiny book or a toy.
  • pocketbook – A pocketbook is a small book that you can hold in your hand.
  • pockets – Pockets are small spaces in your clothes where you can keep things.
  • point – A point is a small mark or dot.
  • pointed – Pointed means that something has a sharp tip.
  • pointless – Pointless means something that doesn't have a reason or doesn't help.
  • points – Points can be small marks or dots.
  • pointy – Pointy is when something has a sharp tip.
  • poisonous – Poisonous means something that can make you very sick or hurt you if you touch it or eat it.
  • poke – Poke is when you touch someone or something lightly with your finger.
  • pole – A pole is a tall, straight stick made of wood or metal.
  • police – Police are helpers in our community.
  • polish – Polish is when you make something shiny by cleaning it.
  • polite – Polite means being kind and respectful to people.
  • politeness – Politeness is when you treat people kindly and with respect.
  • pollen – Pollen is a powdery stuff that comes from flowers.
  • polliwog – A polliwog is another name for a tadpole, which is a baby frog.
  • polychromatic – Polychromatic means having many colors.
  • pomelo – A pomelo is a large fruit that looks like a big grapefruit.
  • pond – A pond is a small area filled with water.
  • ponder – Ponder means to think about something carefully.
  • pony – A pony is a type of horse that is smaller than regular horses.
  • pool – A pool is a large area filled with water.
  • poor – Poor is when someone doesn't have enough money to take care of themselves or their family.
  • pop – Pop can mean a fun sound, like when you pop a bubble or a balloon.
  • popcorn – Popcorn is a type of corn that makes a popping sound when you heat it.
  • popeye – Popeye is a cartoon sailor who gets super strong when he eats spinach.
  • pops – Pops can mean a sound that is quick and sharp, like when you pop a bubble or a balloon.
  • popular – Popular means something that many people enjoy or like.
  • pork – Pork is the name for the meat that comes from pigs.
  • port – A port is a special place near the ocean or a river where ships can stop to load and unload goods, like...
  • portion – A portion means a part of a whole.
  • portions – Portions are parts of something bigger.
  • position – Position is where something is located.
  • positive – Positive means good or happy feelings.
  • possession – Possession means something that you own or have.
  • possibility – Possibility is when something could happen.
  • possible – Possible means that something can really happen or be true.
  • post – A post is something you write or share, like a note or a picture, that other people can see.
  • postcard – A postcard is a flat card that you can write a message on and send in the mail.
  • poster – A poster is a large piece of paper with pictures and words on it.
  • potato – A potato is a type of vegetable that grows underground.
  • potential – Potential means something that can happen or be really good in the future.
  • potentially – Potentially means something that could happen or be true, but isn't for sure yet.
  • potion – A potion is a special liquid that can have magical powers.
  • potus – POTUS means the President of the United States.
  • pouch – A pouch is a small bag that can hold things.
  • pouches – Pouches are small bags that can carry things.
  • pound – A pound is a unit we use to measure weight.
  • pour – Pour means to take a liquid and let it flow out of a container, like when you pour water from a pitcher...
  • pouring – Pouring is when you take a liquid, like water or milk, and tilt a container so it flows out into another...
  • power – Power is the ability to do something or make things happen.
  • powerful – Powerful means having a lot of strength or ability.
  • powers – Powers are like special abilities that someone can have.
  • practical – Practical means something that is useful and can be done easily.
  • practically – Practically means something is almost true or very close to being true.
  • practice – Practice is when you do something many times to learn it well.
  • praise – Praise is when you tell someone they did something really good.
  • prankster – A prankster is someone who likes to play funny tricks on people.
  • prayer – Prayer is a special way to talk to God.
  • prayers – Prayers are words we say to talk to God or a higher power.
  • precarious – Precarious means something that is not safe or is a little bit wobbly.
  • precede – Precede means to come before something.
  • preceding – Preceding means something that comes before something else.
  • precious – Precious is a word we use for things that are very valuable or dear to us.
  • precise – Precise means being very exact or correct.
  • precisely – Precisely means exactly right.
  • predator – A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.
  • predictably – Predictably means something happens in a way you expect it to happen.
  • prefer – To prefer means to like something better than something else.
  • preference – Preference means what you like more than something else.
  • premature – Premature means something happens too early.
  • prematurely – Prematurely means something happens too early, before the right time.
  • prepare – Prepare means to make everything ready for something.
  • prepared – Prepared means you have everything you need and are ready to do something.
  • present – A present is something you give to someone to make them happy, like a birthday gift.
  • presents – Presents are fun surprises that you get from friends or family.
  • press – Press means to push something firmly.
  • pretend – Pretend means to imagine or act like something is true, even if it isn't.
  • pretender – A pretender is a person who pretends to be something they are not.
  • pretending – Pretending means to act like you are something or someone else.
  • prettify – Prettify means to make something look nicer or more beautiful.
  • pretty – Pretty is a word we use to say that something is beautiful or nice to look at.
  • pretzel – A pretzel is a type of bread that is shaped like a knot.
  • previously – Previously means something that happened before now.
  • price – Price is the amount of money you need to pay to get something.
  • prickly – Prickly describes things that have sharp little points, like the outside of a cactus or some plants.
  • pride – Pride is when you feel really happy about something you did well, like drawing a nice picture or helping a...
  • prince – A prince is a young boy who is the son of a king or queen.
  • princess – A princess is a girl who is part of a royal family.
  • princesses – Princesses are girls who are part of a royal family.
  • print – Print is when you use a machine called a printer to make words or pictures on paper.
  • prior – Prior means something that happened before.
  • private – Private means something that is kept to yourself.
  • prize – A prize is a reward you receive for winning a competition or for doing something great.
  • prizes – Prizes are things you win when you do something really well, like a trophy or a toy for winning a race or...
  • probably – Probably means you think something is true, but you're not completely sure.
  • problem – A problem is something that makes it hard to do what you want.
  • problems – Problems are challenges or things that go wrong.
  • proceed – Proceed means to go ahead or continue doing something.
  • product – A product is something made to be sold, like a game, a book, or food.
  • product' – A product is something made to be sold, like a game or a book.
  • products – Products are items that are made to be sold in stores.
  • prohibit – Prohibit means to say no to something.
  • project – A project is a special task where you plan and work on something.
  • projects – Projects are activities where you create something or learn about something.
  • prolonged – Prolonged means something that lasts a long time.
  • promise – A promise is a special word you say when you want someone to know you will do something.
  • promote – Promote means to help something or someone get better or more popular.
  • prompt – A prompt is like a little nudge or a hint that helps you remember to do something or think about something.
  • proper – Proper means doing things the right way.
  • proponent – A proponent is someone who supports an idea or plan.
  • proposal – A proposal is like a plan or idea that someone shares with others.
  • propose – To propose means to suggest an idea or plan to someone.
  • prosperous – Prosperous means having a lot of good things, like money or food.
  • protagonist – A protagonist is the main character in a story.
  • protect – Protect means to take care of something and make sure it doesn't get hurt.
  • protecting – Protecting is when you help keep someone or something safe from getting hurt or broken.
  • protection – Protection is when you do things to keep yourself or others safe.
  • protector – A protector is someone or something that helps keep you safe.
  • protest – A protest is when people come together to show they want something to change.
  • prototype – A prototype is like a first version of something.
  • proud – When you are proud, it means you feel really happy about something you did well or something nice someone...
  • provide – To provide means to supply or give what someone needs.
  • province – A province is a big area of land that is part of a country.
  • provoke – Provoke means to make someone feel a strong emotion, like getting them angry or excited.
  • public – Public means open for everyone.
  • pudding – Pudding is a yummy dessert that is smooth and creamy.
  • puddle – A puddle is a little bit of water that sits on the ground after it rains.
  • puff – Puff is when you blow air out, like when you blow out candles on a cake.
  • pull – Pull means to grab something and move it towards you.
  • pull-on – Pull-on is a way to wear clothes.
  • pullover – A pullover is a type of sweater that you put on by pulling it over your head.
  • pump – A pump is a tool that helps push liquids or air from one place to another.
  • pumpkin – A pumpkin is a large, round fruit that is usually orange.
  • punchline – A punchline is the funny part at the end of a joke.
  • punishment – Punishment is when someone gets in trouble for doing something wrong.
  • pup – A pup is a young dog.
  • puppy – A puppy is a young dog.
  • pure – Pure means something that is not mixed with anything else.
  • purify – Purify means to make something clean and free from dirt or bad things.
  • purple – Purple is a color that is made by mixing red and blue.
  • purpose – Purpose is why we do things.
  • purr – Purring is the sound cats make when they feel good.
  • purse – A purse is a bag that you can hold in your hand or wear on your shoulder.
  • push – To push is to use your strength to move something.
  • pushbike – A pushbike is a bicycle that you move by pedaling with your feet.
  • put – Put means to move something to a certain place.
  • puzzle – A puzzle is a game where you have to fit pieces together to make a complete picture or find the answer to...
  • puzzles – Puzzles are activities where you have to fit pieces together or answer questions to find the right solution.