Words that start with P

Something is pale if it lacks color, or is close to white. The girl in the picture has pale skin. The opposite of pale is dark.

A pallet is something that is used for storing heavy items on top of. Pallets are made from wood or plastic and are designed to be picked up by a forklift. They are typically used as the base to carry a stack of bricks on. Not to be confused with palette.

There are many, many different kinds of palm tree. Most have one long trunk with a tuft of fronded leaves at the top. Some branch into a few stems. Palm trees usually grow in warm, wet areas of the world but are also found in deserts. They are not found in really cold places. Some kinds of palm tree grow fruit that people eat, like the coconut palm and the date palm.

A pamphlet is a small book that contains information. A pamphlet is similar to a brochure, but pamphlets are more often just for information rather than for advertising reasons.

A pancake is a thin, round, flat food. They are usually made from flour, eggs and milk. Some kinds of pancake use self-raising flour or sugar. Pancakes are usually eaten with toppings like lemon juice and sugar, or strawberry jam and cream.