| pig |
A pig is an animal with a flat nose, a thick body, and a short tail. People keep pigs for their meat. [2 definitions] |
| pigeon |
A pigeon is a bird that is usually gray with brown, purple, or white marks on its body. A pigeon's body is a little fat, but its head is small. You often see pigeons in cities, especially in the parks. |
| piggy bank |
A piggy bank is something to keep your money in, especially coins. It is a container that has the shape of a pig. At the top, there is a place to put your money in. At the bottom, there is usually something you can open for when you want to take some money out. |
| piglet |
A piglet is a young pig. |
| pile1 |
A pile is a number of things on top of each other. |
| pill |
A pill is a small thing that contains medicine. It is usually round, and you take it into your body through your mouth. |
| pillow |
A pillow is a cloth container filled with soft material that you rest your head on while you sleep or relax. |
| pilot |
A pilot is a person who flies an airplane. |
| 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. |