| pin |
A pin is a thin piece of metal with a sharp point. Pins are used to hold cloth or paper together. [2 definitions] |
| pine1 |
A pine is a tree that has soft wood and narrow green leaves that we call needles. Leaves of the pine look very different from the leaves of many other trees because they are shaped like sewing needles. They are often sharp like needles, too. Pines are often used for Christmas trees. [2 definitions] |
| pineapple |
A pineapple is a large fruit that grows in certain warm places around the world. Pineapples are yellow on the inside, and they are sweet when they are ripe. Pineapples have a lot of juice, too. |
| pink1 |
Pink is the color you get when you mix white and red. [2 definitions] |
| pint |
A pint is a certain amount of a liquid or of something like fruit or vegetables or yogurt. A large water glass usually holds about one pint of liquid. A small container for milk or cream often holds one pint. A pint is the same amount as two cups. A short way to write pint or pints is pt. |
| pioneer |
A pioneer is someone who is one of the first people to live in a place. [2 definitions] |
| pipe1 |
A pipe is a hard tube of metal or plastic that a liquid or gas flows through. [2 definitions] |
| piranha |
A piranha is a small fish that can be found in some rivers in South America. Piranhas are small, but they attack and eat much larger animals. |
| pirate |
A pirate is someone who attacks or robs ships at sea. |
| pistil |
The pistil is the part of a flower where seeds grow. The pistil is the female part of a flower. |
| pit1 |
A pit is a wide, deep hole in the ground. |
| pitch1 |
When you pitch something, you throw it. [3 definitions] |
| pitcher1 |
A pitcher is a container that is used to hold and pour things like milk, juice, or water. A pitcher has a handle on one side and something called a spout on the other. The spout guides the liquid out of the container and lets you pour without spilling. |
| pitcher2 |
A pitcher is the baseball player who throws the ball to the person who will hit the ball. |
| pitchfork |
A pitchfork is a long tool that looks like a big fork. It is used for lifting up and moving hay or straw. |
| pizza |
Pizza is a food that people eat for lunch or dinner. To make pizza, a kind of flour dough is made into a round shape and pressed flat. Then the dough is usually covered with tomato sauce and cheese and baked in an oven. Other things often go on top of pizza too, such as sausage or vegetables. |
| place |
A place is an area of space where someone or something can be. Homes, stores, schools, and rooms are some kinds of places. Something like a cupboard or a closet or a rug can also be a place. A cupboard can be a place for food. A closet can be a place for clothes. A rug can be a place for your dog. [5 definitions] |
| plaid |
When a shirt, jacket, or skirt is plaid, it has a pattern of stripes of different sizes and colors that cross each other. |
| plain |
When something is plain, it has nothing added to it. When your clothes are plain, it means that they are simple and have no decoration. If you eat plain bread, it means that you don't put anything on it. [3 definitions] |
| plan |
When you have a plan, it means that you have something in your mind to do. [3 definitions] |
| plane1 |
Plane is a short word for airplane. |