This list includes 72 Simple words that start with P, from “pack” to “puzzle”. They are mostly short, high-frequency words you can use with early readers, ESL learners, and teachers.

Simple words that start with P are everyday, easy-to-read words usually learned early by native speakers and learners. For example, “play” and “party” reflect social and leisure concepts common across many languages.

Below you’ll find the table with Word, Definition, and Etymology.

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Definition: A concise, 10–20 word meaning that helps you understand everyday use and select words for lessons.

Etymology: A brief origin note showing language roots and historical context to enrich lessons and learner understanding.

Simple words that start with P

Word Part of speech Syllables Origin Description
pack noun 1 Old English A small bundle or bag; also means to put things into a bag. “Pack your toys.”
page noun 1 Old French → Latin One side of paper in a book or a web page. “Turn the page.”
pan noun 1 Old English A shallow cooking container. “Heat the pan for eggs.”
paper noun 2 Old French → Latin Thin material for writing, drawing, or printing. “Write on paper.”
park noun 1 Old English A green outdoor place for play or walking. “Let’s go to the park.”
part noun 1 Old English A piece or section of something. “Read your part.”
party noun 2 Old French → Latin A social gathering, often for birthdays or celebrations. “We had a party.”
pass verb 1 Old French → Latin To move by, hand to someone, or succeed a test. “Pass the ball.”
past adjective 1 Old English Earlier time or gone by; used as noun/adverb too. “Think about the past.”
path noun 1 Old English A narrow track for walking. “Follow the path.”
pay verb 1 Old English To give money for something. “Pay for the snack.”
pea noun 1 Old English A small round green vegetable. “Eat a pea.”
pear noun 1 Old English A sweet, rounded fruit. “Cut a pear.”
pen noun 1 Old English A tool for writing with ink. “Write with a pen.”
pencil noun 2 Latin → Old French A writing tool with a graphite core for drawing and writing. “Sharpen your pencil.”
person noun 2 Old French → Latin A human being; basic word for people. “One person walked by.”
pet noun 1 Old English An animal kept for company. “She has a pet dog.”
phone noun 1 Greek → Latin Short for telephone, a device for talking to others. “Call me on the phone.”
photo noun 2 Greek → Latin Short for photograph; a picture made with a camera. “Look at the photo.”
pick verb 1 Old English To choose or take something up. “Pick a color.”
piece noun 1 Old French → Latin A part or portion of something. “Have a piece of cake.”
pig noun 1 Old English A farm animal often pink and round. “The pig is in the pen.”
pile noun 1 Old English A heap or stack of things. “A pile of books.”
pill noun 1 Old English A small medicine to swallow. “Take the pill with water.”
pin noun 1 Old English A small pointed fastener. “Use a pin to hold paper.”
pink adjective 1 Old English A light red color often liked by children. “She wore a pink hat.”
pipe noun 1 Old English A tube that carries water or air. “Water flows through the pipe.”
place noun 1 Old English A spot or location. “Find a quiet place to read.”
plain adjective 1 Old English Simple, not decorated, or a flat open land. “Wear a plain shirt.”
plan noun 1 Old English A set of steps or an idea for doing something. “Make a plan.”
plane noun 1 Old French → Latin A flat surface or short for airplane. “The plane is big.”
plant noun 1 Old English A living thing like a flower or tree. “Water the plant.”
plate noun 1 Old English A flat dish for food. “Put your food on a plate.”
play verb 1 Old English To take part in fun, games, or acting. “Let’s play outside.”
please interjection 1 Old French → Latin A polite word used when asking for something. “Please pass the crayons.”
point noun 1 Old French → Latin A sharp end or main idea in speech. “Make your point.”
police noun 2 French → Latin People who help keep order and safety. “The police can help.”
pool noun 1 Old English A small area of still water or a swim pool. “Swim in the pool.”
poor adjective 1 Old English Having little money or in bad condition. “The poor kitten was cold.”
pop verb 1 unknown To make a short, sharp sound or to burst. “Pop the balloon.”
pot noun 1 Old English A round container used for cooking or plants. “Boil the soup in the pot.”
pocket noun 2 Old English A small pouch inside clothing. “Put your keys in your pocket.”
price noun 1 Old French → Latin The amount of money needed to buy something. “Check the price tag.”
pride noun 1 Old English A feeling of satisfaction or self-respect. “She felt pride in her work.”
prize noun 1 Old French → Latin A reward for winning or doing well. “He won a prize.”
push verb 1 Old English To move something away using force. “Push the door open.”
pull verb 1 Old English To move something toward you. “Pull the rope.”
put verb 1 Old English To place something somewhere. “Put the book back.”
puzzle noun 2 Old French → Latin A game or problem to solve, often for children. “Solve the puzzle.”
puppy noun 2 Middle English A young dog; common word for kids. “The puppy is playful.”
pump verb 1 Old English To move air or liquid with a device. “Pump the bike tire.”
paint verb 1 Old French → Latin To cover a surface with color; fun art activity. “Paint the picture.”
pair noun 1 Old French → Latin Two things that go together. “A pair of shoes.”
pale adjective 1 Old English Light in color or weak in appearance. “Her face looked pale.”
praise verb 1 Old French → Latin To say good things about someone or their actions. “Praise effort, not just results.”
press verb 1 Old English To push down or apply pressure. “Press the button to start.”
present noun 2 Old French → Latin A gift or the current moment in time. “Open your present.”
pretty adjective 2 Old English Attractive or nice to look at; child-friendly word. “A pretty flower.”
prove verb 1 Old French → Latin To show that something is true. “Prove your answer.”
pond noun 1 Old English A small body of still water. “Fish live in the pond.”
paste noun 1 Old French → Latin A soft glue used for sticking paper. “Use paste in the craft.”
pause verb 1 Old French → Latin To stop for a short time. “Pause the video for a moment.”
peach noun 1 Old English A soft juicy fruit with fuzzy skin. “Eat a ripe peach.”
peel verb 1 Old English To remove the outer skin from fruit or vegetables. “Peel the banana.”
peek verb 1 Middle English To look quickly or secretly. “Peek through the door.”
pony noun 2 Old French → Latin A small horse often used for children to ride. “She rode the pony.”
peace noun 1 Old French → Latin Calm, quiet, or freedom from trouble or war. “We wish for peace.”
pepper noun 2 Old English A spice or a vegetable used in cooking. “Add pepper to taste.”
pickle noun 2 Middle English A vegetable preserved in vinegar or brine. “Try a crunchy pickle.”
pillow noun 2 Old English A soft cushion for the head when sleeping. “Rest on the pillow.”
peep verb 1 Middle English To look quickly or make a small sound. “Hear the chick peep.”
pebble noun 2 Old English A small smooth stone, often on a beach. “Skip a pebble across the water.”

Descriptions

pack
page
pan
paper
park
part
party
pass
past
path
pay
pea
pear
pen
pencil
person
pet
phone
photo
pick
piece
pig
pile
pill
pin
pink
pipe
place
plain
plan
plane
plant
plate
play
please
point
police
pool
poor
pop
pot
pocket
price
pride
prize
push
pull
put
puzzle
puppy
pump
paint
pair
pale
praise
press
present
pretty
prove
pond
paste
pause
peach
peel
peek
pony
peace
pepper
pickle
pillow
peep
pebble
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