| pastry |
a dough of flour, shortening, and water that is baked and used for pie crusts. [3 definitions] |
| past tense |
a form of a verb that shows that something happened in the past or that a condition existed in the past. In the sentence, "We baked a cake," "baked" is in the past tense. |
| pasture |
a piece of land on which animals are put to graze. [3 definitions] |
| pat1 |
to strike or tap softly with something flat, such as the open palm or fingers. [4 definitions] |
| patch |
a small piece of material used to cover a hole or tear or to make a weak place stronger. [6 definitions] |
| patchwork |
pieces of cloth or leather sewn together in a pattern. |
| patent |
a government grant that gives someone the right to make, use, or sell an invention. A patent is given for a certain number of years. [2 definitions] |
| patent leather |
leather that has a hard, shiny finish. |
| paternal |
having to do with or typical of a father. [2 definitions] |
| path |
a track beaten by the feet of people or animals. [3 definitions] |
| pathetic |
causing feelings of pity or sorrow. |
| patience |
the ability to calmly put up with pain or trouble without getting upset or angry. [2 definitions] |
| patient |
a person or animal that is getting medical treatment. [3 definitions] |
| patio |
a paved area next to a house that is used for dining or relaxing outdoors. |
| pat (someone) on the back |
(informal) to show praise or thanks by words or actions. |
| patriarch |
a man who is the leader of a family or tribe. [2 definitions] |
| patriot |
one who loves, supports, and defends his or her country. |
| patriotic |
feeling or showing love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| patriotism |
love for and loyalty to one's country. |
| patrol |
to guard by making regular trips along or through. [3 definitions] |
| patron |
a regular customer of a shop, restaurant, or some other business. [2 definitions] |