895 Nouns that Start with P in English • 7ESL

The letter P is often overlooked when it comes to nouns, which is unfortunate since there are so many great words for the p sound that start with the letter P. This post will list some of our favorites and give you some ideas for what to do with them!

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Nouns that Start with P

What Are Nouns that Start with P?

A noun is a word that describes something in the world. Most nouns have a defined, specific meaning. For example, the word “table” has a specific meaning based on what it describes (a rectangular object with four legs).

Common Nouns That Start with P

Nouns	Examples
Pajamas	I put on my pajamas before going to bed.
Pancake	The pancake was fluffy and delicious.
Paper	She wrote a note on a piece of paper.
Parachute	The skydiver pulled the ripcord and the parachute opened.
Parent	My parent always encourages me to do my best.
Park	We had a picnic in the park yesterday.
Partner	She is my business partner.
Party	We’re having a party next weekend.
Passenger	The driver asked the passenger for directions.
Pasta	I love eating pasta with tomato sauce.
Patient	The doctor saw a patient with a high fever.
Pattern	The pattern on her dress was very pretty.
Pavement	She tripped and fell on the pavement.
Payment	He made the payment with his credit card.
Peacock	The peacock displayed its beautiful feathers.
Peanut	She is allergic to peanuts.
Pearl	The necklace was made of pearls.
Pencil	He sharpened his pencil before taking the test.
Penguin	The penguin waddled across the ice.
People	The people in the audience applauded.
Pepper	I like to sprinkle pepper on my eggs.
Performance	The ballet performance was breathtaking.
Period	She gets very moody during her period.
Permission	I asked for permission before leaving the room.
Person	Every person has a unique personality.
Pet	I love playing with my pet dog.
Pharmacy	The pharmacy was closed when I got there.
Philosophy	His philosophy on life is to live every day to the fullest.
Phone	I called her on the phone to tell her the news.
Photo	She took a photo of the sunset.
Piano	She played the piano beautifully.
Picnic	We had a lovely picnic by the lake.
Picture	She hung a picture on the wall.
Pie	I baked an apple pie for dessert.
Pig	The farmer raised pigs on his farm.
Pillow	I fluffed up the pillow before going to sleep.
Pilot	The pilot announced that we were about to land.
Pineapple	I love the taste of fresh pineapple.
Pink	She painted her nails pink.
Pipe	The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
Pizza	We ordered a large pizza with extra cheese.
Plane	We flew on a plane to our destination.
Planet	Earth is the third planet from the sun.
Plant	She watered the plant every day.
Plastic	The plastic bag was not biodegradable.
Plate	She placed the food on a plate before serving.
Player	He is a talented basketball player.
Playground	The playground was full of children playing.
Pleasure	It gives me great pleasure to read a good book.

Abstract Nouns That Start with P

Nouns	Examples
Peace	The treaty brought peace between the two warring nations.
Perseverance	His perseverance in the face of adversity is truly inspiring.
Patience	She had the patience to wait for hours in the long queue.
Persistence	His persistence paid off when he finally got the job.
Power	The corrupt politician abused his power for personal gain.
Passion	Her passion for music led her to pursue a career in singing.
Progress	The project is making steady progress towards completion.
Prosperity	The country experienced a period of unprecedented prosperity.
Purpose	He found purpose in life by helping others in need.
Purity	The purity of the water was confirmed by the laboratory tests.
Positivity	Her positivity was contagious and lifted everyone’s spirits.
Privacy	The company assured its customers of the privacy of their data.
Priority	The safety of the passengers is our top priority.
Poetry	The poetry of Shakespeare is renowned for its beauty and depth.
Philosophy	He studied philosophy to gain a deeper understanding of life.
Patriotism	He showed his patriotism by serving his country in the army.
Perfection	The chef’s quest for perfection made him a culinary genius.
Possibility	The discovery of a new planet opens up endless possibilities.
Performance	The band’s performance at the concert was nothing short of amazing.
Politeness	She always spoke with politeness and respect to others.
Prudence	He exercised prudence by saving money for a rainy day.
Paranoia	His paranoia made him suspicious of everyone around him.
Panic	The sudden earthquake caused panic among the residents.
Paradox	The paradox of love is that it can bring both joy and pain.
Perception	Our perception of reality is influenced by our experiences.
Phenomenon	The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that is awe-inspiring.
Procrastination	Procrastination can be a hindrance to achieving one’s goals.
Prejudice	His prejudice against people of a certain race was unacceptable.
Propaganda	The government’s propaganda tried to influence public opinion.
Projection	His projection of confidence fooled everyone into thinking he was competent.

Related: Abstract Nouns

Positive Nouns That Start with P

Nouns	Examples
Passion	His passion for music inspired him to start his own band.
Peace	She found peace in the quiet of the countryside.
Persistence	His persistence paid off when he finally landed his dream job.
Playfulness	The children’s playfulness brought joy to the whole family.
Pleasantness	The pleasantness of the weather made it a great day for a picnic.
Pleasure	She took great pleasure in reading a good book on a lazy afternoon.
Praise	He received high praise for his excellent performance.
Precision	The precision of his work made him a highly sought-after engineer.
Preparedness	His preparedness for the meeting impressed his boss.
Presence	Her presence at the party made everyone feel welcome.
Prosperity	The city’s prosperity was evident in its many new buildings and bustling streets.
Purpose	His sense of purpose in life gave him the motivation to succeed.
Purity	The purity of her voice gave her the lead role in the choir.
Power	The power of his words inspired a whole generation of young activists.
Progress	The progress of the project was evident in the weekly reports.
Productivity	The team’s productivity increased dramatically after they adopted a new work strategy.
Proficiency	Her proficiency in Spanish made her the perfect candidate for the job in South America.
Profoundness	The profoundness of the book’s message stayed with her long after she had finished reading it.
Prominence	The prominence of his position in the company made him a key decision-maker.
Protection	The protection of the environment was a top priority for the local government.
Providence	She felt that it was providence that had led her to meet the love of her life.
Punctuality	His punctuality was appreciated by everyone who worked with him.

Proper Nouns That Start with P

Paris
Peter
Philippines
Pakistan
Peru
Phoenix
Panama
Prague
Portland
Patricia
Paula
Penelope
Pamela
Pablo
Paige
Princeton
Providence
Paloma
Prescott
Plymouth
Pilar
Presley
Patrick
Paige
Pacific
Pacifica
Pippin
Pompeii
Padua
Palermo

Related: Proper Nouns

List of Nouns that Start with P

Pace
Pacemaker
Pacer
Pacifier
Pacifism
Pacifist
Pacing
Pack
Package
Packet
Packing
Pact
Pad
Padding
Paddock
Padlock
Paean
Pagan
Paganism
Page
Pageant
Pageantry
Paging
Pagoda
Pail
Pain
Paint
Paintbrush
Painter
Painting
Pair
Pajama
Pal
Palace
Palatability
Palate
Palazzo
Pale
Palette
Pall
Palladium
Pallet
Pallor
Palm
Palsy
Pamphlet
Pan
Pandemic
Pane
Panel
Paneling
Panic
Panjandrum
Panorama
Pansy
Pantheist
Pantheon
Pantomime
Pantry
Pap
Paper
Paperback
Paperweight
Paprika
Par
Parable
Parachute
Parade
Paradigm
Paradise
Paradox
Paragon
Paragraph
Paragraphing
Paralanguage
Parallel
Parallelism
Paramagnet
Parameter
Paranoiac
Paraoxon
Parapet
Paraphernalia
Paraphrase
Parasite
Parasol
Parcel
Parchment
Pardon
Parenchyma
Parent
Parentage
Parenthood
Pariah
Parish
Parisology
Park
Parking
Parkway
Parlance
Parliament
Parlor
Parody
Parole
Parquet
Parsimony
Parsley
Parson
Parsonage
Part
Partaker
Participant
Participation
Particle
Particular
Particularity
Parting
Partisan
Partition
Partner
Partnership
Party
Passage
Passageway
Passenger
Passerby
Passing
Passion
Passivity
Passport
Past
Paste
Pastel
Pasteurization
Pastime
Pastor
Pastry
Pasture
Pat
Patch
Patchwork
Pate
Patent
Patenting
Paternalism
Path
Pathologist
Pathology
Patience
Patient
Patina
Patio
Patriarch
Patriarchy
Patrician
Patriot
Patriotism
Patrol
Patrolman
Patrolmen
Patron
Patronage
Patsy
Patter
Pattern
Paucity
Paunch
Pause
Pavement
Pavilion
Paw
Pawn
Pawnshop
Pay
Paycheck
Payday
Paymaster
Payment
Payoff
Payroll
Peace
Peacetime
Peach
Peacock
Peak
Peanut
Pear
Pearl
Peasant
Peasanthood
Pebble
Pecan
Peck
Peculiarity
Pedagogue
Pedal
Peddler
Pedestal
Pedestrian
Pedigree
Peer
Peg
Pegboard
Pellagra
Peltry
Pemmican
Pen
Penalty
Penance
Penchant
Pencil
Pendulum
Penetration
Penicillin
Peninsula
Penman
Pennant
Penny
Pension
Pensioner
Pentagon
Penthouse
Penury
People
Pepper
Pepperoni
Peptide
Percent
Percentage
Perception
Percolator
Percussion
Perfectability
Perfectibility
Perfection
Perfectionism
Performance
Performer
Perfume
Perfumery
Perfusion
Peril
Perilla
Perimeter
Period
Periodical
Periodicity
Periphery
Perjury
Permanence
Permissibility
Permission
Permit
Peroxide
Perpetration
Perpetrator
Perpetuation
Perplexity
Persecution
Perseverance
Persiflage
Persistence
Persistent
Person
Persona
Personae
Personage
Personality
Personification
Personnel
Perspective
Perspiration
Persuading
Persuasion
Pertinence
Perturbation
Perusal
Pervaporation
Pessimism
Pest
Pet
Petition
Petitioner
Petroleum
Petulance
Phalanx
Phantasy
Phantom
Pharmacist
Pharmacy
Phase
Pheasant
Phenomena
Philology
Philosopher
Philosophy
Phloem
Phone
Phonograph
Phonology
Phony
Phosgene
Phosphate
Phosphide
Phosphor
Photo
Photograph
Photographer
Photography
Photorealism
Phrase
Phrasemaking
Phraseology
Phrasing
Phthalate
Phyla
Physician
Physicist
Physiognomy
Physiologist
Physiology
Physiotherapist
Pianism
Pianist
Piano
Piazza
Pick
Pickaxe
Picker
Picket
Picking
Pickle
Pickoff
Pickup
Picnic
Picture
Picturing
Pidgin
Pie
Piece
Pier
Piety
Pig
Pigen
Pigeon
Pigeonhole
Pigment
Pigskin
Pike
Pile
Pilgrim
Pilgrimage
Pill
Pillage
Pillar
Pillow
Pilot
Piloting
Pimp
Pin
Pinball
Pinch
Pine
Pineapple
Pinhead
Pink
Pinnacle
Pinochle
Pinpoint
Pint
Pinto
Pioneer
Pip
Pipe
Pipeline
Piping
Pique
Piracy
Pirate
Pirouette
Pistachio
Pistol
Piston
Pit
Pitch
Pitcher
Pitchfork
Pitching
Pitfall
Pith
Pituitary
Pity
Pivot
Pizza
Place
Placement
Placing
Plagiarism
Plague
Plaid
Plain
Plaintiff
Plan
Plane
Planeload
Planer
Planet
Planetarium
Planetoid
Plank
Planking
Planner
Planning
Plant
Plantain
Plantation
Planter
Planting
Plaque
Plasm
Plasma
Plaster
Plasterer
Plastering
Plastic
Plasticity
Plate
Plateau
Platform
Platinum
Platoon
Platter
Play
Playback
Playboy
Player
Playground
Playing
Playmate
Playoff
Playroom
Playtime
Playwright
Playwriting
Plea
Pleader
Pleading
Pleasance
Pleasant
Pleasure
Pledge
Plenitude
Plenty
Pleura
Plight
Plodding
Plot
Plow
Plowing
Pluck
Plug
Plugugly
Plum
Plumb
Plumber
Plumbing
Plume
Plunder
Plundering
Plunge
Pluralism
Plush
Plywood
Poark
Pocket
Pocketbook
Pocketful
Podium
Poem
Poet
Poetry
Poignancy
Point
Pointer
Poise
Poison
Poisoning
Poker
Polarity
Polarization
Pole
Polecat
Polemic
Police
Policeman
Policemen
Policing
Policy
Polio
Polish
Politician
Politicking
Politico
Polity
Polka
Poll
Pollen
Pollution
Polo
Polonaise
Polybutene
Polyester
Polyether
Polyethylene
Polymer
Polymerization
Polynomial
Polyphosphate
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Pomp
Poncho
Pond
Pony
Poodle
Pool
Pop
Pope
Poplar
Poplin
Poppy
Poppyseed
Populace
Popularity
Population
Porcelain
Porch
Pore
Pork
Porosity
Porridge
Port
Portal
Porter
Portfolio
Portico
Portion
Portrait
Portraiture
Portrayal
Pose
Poseur
Position
Positive
Positivism
Positivist
Posse
Posseman
Possemen
Possession
Possessive
Possessor
Possibility
Possum
Post
Postcard
Poster
Posterity
Postgraduate
Postman
Postmark
Postmen
Postponement
Postscript
Posture
Pot
Potassium
Potato
Potboiler
Potency
Potential
Potentiality
Potentiometer
Pothole
Potpourri
Pottery
Pouch
Poultice
Poultry
Pound
Pounding
Pout
Poverty
Pow
Powder
Powderpuff
Power
Practicability
Practicality
Practice
Practicing
Practitioner
Pragmatism
Prairie
Praise
Pram
Pranha
Prank
Prayer
Preacher
Preaching
Preamble
Precaution
Precedence
Precedent
Preceding
Precept
Precinct
Precipice
Precipitate
Precipitin
Precision
Precocity
Precondition
Predecessor
Predicament
Predicator
Prediction
Predisposition
Prednisone
Preface
Preference
Preferment
Pregnancy
Prejudice
Preliminary
Prelude
Premier
Premiere
Premise
Premium
Premix
Premonition
Prep
Preparation
Prepayment
Prepolymer
Preposition
Preradiation
Prerequisite
Prerogative
Prescription
Presence
Present
Presentation
Presenter
Preservation
Preserve
Presidency
President
Pressure
Prestige
Presumption
Pretence
Pretense
Pretext
Prevalence
Prevention
Preview
Prevision
Prey
Price
Pricing
Prick
Pride
Priest
Primacy
Primary
Prime
Priming
Primitive
Primitivism
Prince
Princesse
Principal
Principle
Print
Printer
Printing
Printmaking
Priority
Prison
Prisoner
Privacy
Private
Privet
Privilege
Privy
Prize
Pro
Probability
Probate
Probation
Probe
Probity
Problem
Procaine
Procedure
Proceeding
Processing
Procession
Processional
Processor
Proclamation
Procrastination
Procreation
Procreativity
Proctor
Procurement
Procurer
Prod
Prodigy
Produce
Producer
Producing
Product
Production
Productivity
Profanity
Profession
Professional
Professionalism
Professor
Professorship
Profet
Proficiency
Profile
Profit
Profitability
Profoundity
Profundity
Profusion
Progandist
Progeny
Prognostication
Prognosticator
Program
Programing
Programmer
Programming
Progression
Progressivism
Prohibition
Prohibiton
Project
Projectile
Projection
Projector
Proletariat
Proliferation
Prolixity
Prolongation
Prolusion
Promazine
Promenade
Prominence
Promise
Promoter
Promotion
Pronoun
Pronouncement
Proof
Prop
Propaganda
Propagandist
Propagation
Propeller
Property
Prophecy
Prophet
Propionate
Proponent
Proportion
Proportionality
Proposal
Proposition
Proprieter
Proprietor
Proprietorship
Propriety
Propulsion
Proscription
Prose
Prosecution
Prosecutor
Prospect
Prosperity
Prostate
Prostitute
Prostitution
Protagonist
Protease
Protection
Protege
Protein
Protest
Protocol
Proton
Protoplasm
Prototype
Protozoa
Protrusion
Protuberance
Provenance
Proverb
Providence
Province
Provincialism
Provision
Proviso
Provocation
Prow
Prowl
Proximity
Pub
Puberty
Public
Publication
Publicity
Publisher
Publishing
Puddle
Puke
Pull
Pulley
Pulp
Pulpit
Pulsation
Pulse
Pump
Pumpkin
Pun
Punch
Punchbowl
Puncher
Punching
Punctuality
Punctuation
Punditry
Pungency
Punishment
Punk
Punster
Pup
Pupil
Puppet
Puppy
Purchase
Purchasing
Purgation
Purgatory
Purge
Purging
Purification
Purism
Purity
Purple
Purpose
Purse
Pursuer
Pursuit
Purveyor
Push
Pussy
Pussycat
Putout
Putt
Putter
Putty
Puzzle
Puzzlement
Puzzler
Pyorrhea
Pyramid
Pyre
Pyrometer
Pyrophosphate
Pyschiatrist
Python

Nouns that Start with P with their Definitions

Pad: A soft surface that protects from injury when you fall or sit down.

Paper: A material made from wood pulp and other ingredients which is used for writing on or printing in color or black-and-white; also, a sheet of this material folded into several columns, printed on both sides

Panel: A flat piece of material used for decoration and to provide shelter, especially if it is movable or serves as a sliding door.

Park: A large area of natural or landscaped land for recreational use.

Parliament: The group of people who make the laws in a particular country; also, the building in which they meet.

Partner: One who works with another person or group; in business, this often means someone with whom one shares ownership of a company.

Passion: Strong feeling, including love and hate but especially something negative (such as anger).

Path: A trail that is usually made by moving people or things overland.

Pest: An animal that can cause damage to crops, animals, etc., such as insects and mice.

Pet: someone who is loved and cared for like a domesticated animal; also called a “friend.”

Piece: a short section of something; especially a small part of an object (such as the front of an envelope or the handle on a door).

Piano: A musical instrument that has a keyboard and strings that produce sound when they are hit with hammers, and that is played by pressing the keys.

Picnic: An outdoor meal with good food and friends, often at a special place.

Picture: Something that shows or represents something else; especially a flat surface (made of paper or canvas) on which an artist can create an image by using paints or other materials.

Piece: A (usually small) part of something considered as a whole; also called a “portion.”

Pill: A medicine that is usually in a round or oval shape, used to treat (or prevent) diseases or to improve one’s health.

Pin: A piece of metal with a sharp point on one end, used to fasten things together by being pushed through them.

Pizza: A round, flat food made from dough and baked in the oven.

Plant: An organism that is not an animal and cannot move around; also called a “vegetable.”

Planet: The large world that we live on and which has been proven to be the center of our solar system; also called “earth.”

Plate: A large flat area on the ground that is covered with land or rock; also called a “ground.”

Place: A location, especially as provided with buildings and equipment.

People: a group of human beings (men, women, and children) considered as a group or class; also called “human beings”

Pipe: A long, hollow object made of metal or plastic through which water or other liquids can flow for use in plumbing systems.

Conclusion

As you can see, many different nouns have the letter P! These are just a few of them, and they can be used in all sorts of ways to create new words. For instance, you could take one of these nouns and turn it into a verb. How would you do this? Add “ing” to the end of a noun. Or, take one of these nouns and use it as an adjective.