Words that start with P

Preservation is a way to make something last a lot longer than it normally would. People preserve fruit and meat so that it lasts more than a few days and they can safely eat it later. You preserve ideas by writing them down.

Pretzels are a baked snack dating back to Medieval European times. Today, pretzels come in many shapes and sizes, from small hard ones to big soft ones. Most pretzels are glazed to make them shiny and sprinkled with salt. Pretzels are said to be in the shape of arms praying, and are popular at Easter time.

A price is the amount of money that is needed to buy something. You might buy goods, like the lantern in the picture, or you might buy services, like paying someone to mow your lawn. A price might not always be measured in money, but can also be measured in other goods and services.

A group of hedgehogs or porcupines is called a prickle.

A group of lions is called a pride. You might also be interested in the sin of pride.