Words that start with P

A pacifier, also called a binky, dummy or soother, is something you give to babies to suck to calm them down. Modern pacifiers have a nipple-shaped part that goes into the baby's mouth, a shield to keep it in place and a handle to hold onto.

A package is another word for a parcel.

You pack a suitcase when you go away on vacation. Packing something means putting things inside it until it is full. You can pack a suitcase, boxes or even pack a wardrobe full of things.

A paddle steamer, or paddle wheeler, is a type of boat that is driven forward by a large wheel. Usually the wheel is at the back of the paddle steamer (stern-wheeler), but there can also be a wheel on either side (side-wheeler).
Paddle steamers are usually found on still, calm water like rivers. The paddle wheel can be driven by either a steam engine or a more modern electric or diesel engine.

A padlock is a type of lock that is designed to go through two loops, like the two parts of a gate latch or two links of a chain. Padlocks are small and portable and are commonly used to lock sheds or lock up bicycles.

A pagoda is a style of building typically seen as a temple in countries like Japan or China. Pagodas often have many layers of decorative roof, with upturned edges.

Pail is another word for a bucket, particularly an old-fashioned wooden bucket.

Something is painful if it hurts.

The man in the picture is having a a painful injection.

You use a paintbrush to paint with. The soft end of a paintbrush is usually made from hair.

Painting is when you make a picture using paint. You can paint on paper, canvas, or wood.

Painting is often done with a brush, roller, or sponge. People use painting for art, decorating walls, and making signs.