| parish |
in certain Christian denominations, a part of a diocese that has its own church and clergy. [2 definitions] |
| park |
an area of public land, as in a city, that is set aside for rest and relaxation. [6 definitions] |
| parka |
a warm outer jacket, often with a hood. [2 definitions] |
| parking lot |
a usu. paved area where motor vehicles can be parked. |
| parking meter |
a coin-operated device set next to a parking space, that registers the amount of time allowed for parking in that space. |
| parkway |
a divided road or highway, often with landscaped areas at the sides or on the center strip. [2 definitions] |
| parliament |
a national lawmaking body composed of representatives. [3 definitions] |
| parlor |
a room in a house, hotel, restaurant, or the like for conversation or entertaining guests. [2 definitions] |
| parochial |
of or concerning a church parish. [2 definitions] |
| parole |
the release of a prisoner before his or her punishment is finished, with conditions of good behavior to be fulfilled. [3 definitions] |
| parrot |
any of numerous tropical birds that have brightly colored plumage, a heavy short hooked bill, and often the ability to imitate speech. [3 definitions] |
| parsley |
any of several garden herbs, usu. having finely divided crinkled leaves, used to season or decorate food. |
| parsnip |
a carrotlike plant that bears yellow flowers and has a large, whitish, edible root. [2 definitions] |
| parson |
a clergyman, esp. in a Protestant church; minister. |
| part |
a separate portion or segment of a whole. [18 definitions] |
| part company |
to terminate a friendship or association. |
| partial |
not complete. [4 definitions] |
| partially |
partly; not completely. |
| participant |
a person who participates or takes part. [2 definitions] |
| participate |
to take part; share (usu. fol. by "in"). |
| participation |
the act or an instance of participating. [2 definitions] |