| porcupine |
A porcupine is a mammal that has long needles that grow in its fur. These needles are called quills. They are sharp, and the porcupine uses them to protect itself from other animals. |
| pork |
Pork is what we call meat that we get from a pig. |
| porpoise |
A porpoise is a mammal that lives in the ocean. Porpoises look similar to fish, but they breathe air. Porpoises are close relatives of dolphins. In North America, people often use the word "dolphin" for "porpoise." |
| Portugal |
Portugal is a country in Europe. The country of Spain is on one side of Portugal, and the Atlantic Ocean is on the other. Many people come to Portugal to enjoy its mountains and beaches. It is famous for making wine, but many other things are made in Portugal too, such as parts for cars, clothing, and medicines. People in Portugal speak a language called Portuguese. |
| Portuguese |
When something is Portuguese, it is from the country of Portugal, or it has to do with the people, culture, or language of Portugal. [2 definitions] |
| position |
The position of something is the way that it stands, sits, or lies. [2 definitions] |
| positive |
When you are positive about something, it means that you are sure about it. [3 definitions] |
| possess |
When you possess something, it means that you have it or you own it. |
| possession |
Your possessions are the things that you own. |
| possibility |
A possibility is a chance that something will happen. When there is a possibility of rain, it means that it might rain. |
| possible |
When something is possible, it means that it can happen. [2 definitions] |
| post1 |
A post is a long piece of wood or metal that stands in the ground to mark or support something. [2 definitions] |
| post3 |
The post is the system for delivering mail in a country. |
| poster |
A poster is a sign made on a big piece of paper. It is often bright and full of color. People put up posters in public places to give other people information about something. Sometimes posters are also used for decoration on a wall. |
| post office |
A post office is a place that helps people send letters or packages to each other. It is an office or building where mail comes in from different places and goes out to other places. A post office is also a place where you can buy stamps and other things for mailing letters and packages. |
| pot1 |
A pot is a deep round container made of metal, glass, or clay. Pots are used for cooking and serving food. [2 definitions] |
| potato |
A potato is a plant root that we eat as a vegetable. Potatoes are white or yellow inside and have brown, red, or yellowish skin. |
| potholder |
A potholder is something you hold in your hand or wear on your hand when you need to touch hot things when you are cooking. It is made from a thick material to protect your fingers and hand. Potholders are most often used to take hot things out of an oven. |
| potion |
A potion is a mixture for drinking that is supposed to have special powers. A potion may heal, do magic, or be a poison. |
| pottery |
Things that are made out of clay and baked at a very high temperature are called pottery. Bowls, mugs, vases, and dishes are often pottery. |
| pouch |
A pouch is a simple bag that is made of strong material. [2 definitions] |