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- pastanoun
A type of food made from dough of wheat flour mixed with water or eggs, formed into various shapes and typically cooked in boiling water.
- pastenoun
A thick, soft, moist substance typically made by mixing a powder with liquid.
- pastornoun
A minister or priest in charge of a Christian church or congregation.
- pastrynoun
A dough of flour, fat, and water, used as a base or covering for baked dishes such as pies and tarts.
- patchnoun
A piece of material used to mend or cover a hole or a weak spot.
- patchesnoun
Plural of patch; pieces of material used to mend or cover holes.
- patentnoun
A government license that gives an inventor the exclusive right to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period of time.
- pathnoun
A way or track laid down for walking or made by repeated footsteps.
- patheticadjective
Arousing pity, especially through sadness or inadequacy.
- pathologistnoun
A medical professional who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids.
- pathsnoun
Narrow tracks or ways that people walk along.
- patiencenoun
The capacity to accept delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
- patientnoun
A person receiving medical treatment.
- patientsnoun
People receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
- pationoun
A paved outdoor area adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.
- patriotnoun
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
- patrioticadjective
Having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
- patrolnoun/verb
A group of people or vehicles sent to keep watch over an area.
- patrolsnoun/verb
Plural of patrol; multiple groups or acts of monitoring an area.
- patronnoun
A customer of a shop, restaurant, or other business.
- patsynoun
(informal) A person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being blamed for something or made to take the fall for others.
- patternnoun
A repeated decorative design.
- patternsnoun/verb
Plural of pattern; repeated decorative designs or regular arrangements.
- pattynoun
A small flat cake of minced or finely chopped food, especially meat.
- paulnoun
A male given name of Latin origin.
- pausenoun/verb
A temporary stop or rest in action or speech.
- pavementnoun
(British) A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road; a sidewalk.
- pawnoun/verb
The foot of an animal that has claws or nails, especially a cat, dog, or bear.
- pawnnoun/verb
The smallest and most numerous chess piece, which can only move forward.
- pawsnoun/verb
Plural of paw; the feet of animals with claws or nails.
- payverb
To give money in exchange for goods or services.
- paybacknoun
(informal) Revenge or punishment for something done to one.
- paychecknoun
A check issued in payment of wages or salary.
- paydaynoun
The day on which wages are paid.
- payingverb/adjective
Present participle of pay; giving money in exchange for goods or services.
- paymentnoun
The action or process of paying someone or something.
- paymentsnoun
Amounts of money paid or payable for goods, services, or debts.
- payrollnoun
A list of a company's employees and the amount of money they are to be paid.
- paysverb
Gives someone money for work done, goods received, or debts owed.
- pcnoun
(Abbreviation) Personal computer; a computer designed for use by one person at a time.
- peanoun
A small round green seed eaten as a vegetable or used in soups and stews.
- peacenoun
A state of freedom from war or violence.
- peacefuladjective
Free from disturbance; calm and tranquil.
- peacefullyadverb
In a peaceful manner; without violence or disturbance.
- peachnoun
A round stone fruit with juicy yellow flesh, fuzzy pinkish-yellow skin, and a large pit.
- peachesnoun
Round, soft fruits with yellow-pink fuzzy skin, sweet juicy flesh, and a large stone inside.
- peacocknoun
A male peafowl, known for its brilliant blue and green plumage and long tail feathers that can be displayed in a spectacular fan.
- peaknoun
The pointed top of a mountain.
- peaksnoun
The pointed tops of mountains.
- peanutnoun
An oval seed of a South American plant, often roasted and eaten as a snack or used to make oil or peanut butter.