plural p's or ps
ˈpēz 
often capitalized, often attributive
1
a
: the 16th letter of the English alphabet
b
: a graphic representation of this letter
c
: a speech counterpart of orthographic p
2
: a graphic device for reproducing the letter p
3
: one designated p especially as the 16th in order or class
4
[abbreviation for pass]
a
: a grade rating a student's work as passing
b
: one graded or rated with a P
5
: something shaped like the letter P
1
page; pages
2
parental generation
3
part
4
participle
5
past
6
pater
7
pawn
8
pence; penny
9
per
10
peseta
11
peso
12
petite
13
piano
14
pico-
15
pint
16
pipe
17
pitch
18
pole
19
port
20
power
21
pro
22
progressive
23
proton
24
purl
1
pressure
2
[French poids]
weight
phosphorus
para-
Examples of p in a Sentence
Noun
a word that starts with a p
a word that starts with p
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Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The company currently offers its full suite of services only in the U.S. and Canada, with the p-card also available to productions in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 June 2025
This horizontal length of pipe is no different than the p-trap under your fixtures.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
The test works by measuring proteins beta-amyloid and p-tau217, which are believed to be hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
The Fox News Channel is scheduled to air special coverage of the parade from 5-9 p..m. CST.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The company currently offers its full suite of services only in the U.S. and Canada, with the p-card also available to productions in Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 June 2025
This horizontal length of pipe is no different than the p-trap under your fixtures.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
The test works by measuring proteins beta-amyloid and p-tau217, which are believed to be hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 21 May 2025
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“P.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/p. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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