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19,295 words · meanings, pronunciation and origins · ranked by use

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  • pile/paɪl/nounB14 meaningsA number of things lying loosely on top of one another.
  • pillow/ˈpɪ.ləʊ/nounB1The soft thing your head rests on in bed.
  • pin/pɪn/nounB14 meaningsA short thin piece of metal with a point at one end, used to fasten things together.
  • pinch/pɪnt͡ʃ/verbB14 meaningsTo squeeze someone's skin sharply between finger and thumb.
  • pine conenounB1The woody scaled fruit of an evergreen.
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A large tropical fruit with spiky skin.
  • ping/pɪŋ/nounB1+2 meaningsA short high electronic note.
  • pipe/ˈpaɪp/nounB15 meaningsA tube that carries water, gas, oil or air from one place to another.
  • pirate/ˈpaɪɹət/nounB1Somebody who robs ships at sea, or who copies work illegally.
  • pit/pɪt/nounB12 meaningsA deep hole in the ground, or a coal mine.
  • pitch/pɪt͡ʃ/nounA25 meaningsThe marked ground where football, rugby or cricket is played.
  • pitcher/ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ə/nounB13 meaningsA large container with a handle and a lip, used for pouring drinks.
  • pity/ˈpɪt.i/nounB13 meaningsSadness felt for someone else's suffering or bad luck.
  • plain/pleɪn/adjectiveA24 meaningsWith no pattern, decoration or added flavour.
  • plait/pleɪt/nounB1+2 meaningsThree lengths of hair woven over one another.
  • planning/ˈplænɪŋ/nounB12 meaningsThe work of deciding in advance how something will be done.
  • plant/plɑːnt/nounA16 meaningsA living thing that grows in soil, has roots and leaves, and does not move about.
  • plant-basedadjectiveB1Made entirely from plants.
  • platform/ˈplætfɔːm/nounB14 meaningsThe raised walkway beside a railway line where passengers wait and board.
  • play/pleɪ̯/ [pɫ̥eɪ̯ ~ pʰɫeɪ̯]verbA17 meaningsTo do something for enjoyment, with no purpose beyond the enjoyment.
  • playdate/ˈpleɪˌdeɪt/nounB1An arranged afternoon of play with another child.
  • pleasant/ˈplɛz.ənt/adjectiveB12 meaningsEnjoyable in a gentle way; nice to be in, look at or listen to.
  • please/pliːz/phraseA13 meaningsAdded to a request to make it polite.
  • pleasure/ˈplɛʒə/nounA22 meaningsA feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction.
  • plot/plɒt/nounB15 meaningsThe events of a story and the way they connect.
  • plug/plʌɡ/nounB13 meaningsThe fitting on a cable that connects to an electrical socket.
  • pocket watchnounB1A timepiece carried on a chain in the pocket.
  • podcast episodenounB1One instalment of a spoken audio series.
  • poem/ˈpəʊ.ɪm/nounB1A short piece of writing set out in lines.
  • poet/ˈpəʊ.ɪt/nounB1Somebody who writes verse.
  • poetry/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi/nounB13 meaningsThe art of writing poems, using rhythm, sound and imagery.
  • poisoning/ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/nounB1Harm caused by swallowing or breathing something toxic.
  • poisonous berrynounB1Fruit that will make you ill if you eat it.
  • poke/pəʊk/verbB14 meaningsTo push something quickly with a finger or a pointed object.
  • pole/pəʊl/nounB12 meaningsA long rounded rod.
  • policy/ˈpɒl.ə.si/nounB13 meaningsAn official plan or set of rules a government, company or organisation has decided to follow.
  • polish/ˈpɒl.ɪʃ/verbB24 meaningsTo rub a surface until it shines.
  • political/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/adjectiveB1To do with government and the running of a country.
  • politics/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/nounB12 meaningsThe study of government and power.
  • polka dot/ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/nounB1A pattern of evenly spaced round spots.
  • pond/pɒnd/nounB12 meaningsA small area of still water, smaller than a lake.
  • poodle/ˈpuː.dəl/nounB1A clever dog with a thick curly coat.
  • poor/pʊɚ/adjectiveA14 meaningsHaving very little money.
  • popcorn/ˈpɒp.kɔːn/nounB1Corn heated until it bursts into light white puffs.
  • population/ˌpɒp.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/nounB14 meaningsThe number of people living in a place.
  • pork/pɔːk/nounB1The meat of a pig.
  • port/pɔːt/nounB14 meaningsA socket that a cable plugs into.
  • porter/ˈpɔɹtɚ/nounB1+3 meaningsSomeone whose job is carrying luggage for travellers or hotel guests.
  • portion sizenounB1How much of a dish one person is given.
  • portrait/ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/nounB13 meaningsA painting, photograph or drawing of a person, especially of the face and shoulders.
  • portugueseadjectiveB1+2 meaningsBelonging to Portugal or its language.
  • position/pəˈzɪʃ.ən/nounA24 meaningsThe place where somebody or something is.
  • positively/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/adverbB12 meaningsIn a hopeful way.
  • possession/pəˈzɛʃn̩/nounB12 meaningsSomething you own.
  • possibility/ˌpɒs.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/nounA2+3 meaningsSomething that might happen or might be true.
  • post/pəʊst/nounA12 meaningsLetters and parcels sent through the delivery system.
  • postcard/ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/nounB1A card with a picture, sent by post without an envelope.
  • postcode/ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/nounB1The letters and numbers that pinpoint an address.
  • postman/ˈpəʊs(t)mən/nounB12 meaningsIn British English, a man whose job is to deliver letters and parcels.
  • pot/pɒt/nounB16 meaningsA deep round container used for cooking.