Objects that Start with P

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Objects that Start with P

Common objects are around us in our daily lives and sometimes we don’t even think about their names.  Here is a list of some useful nouns that start with the letter P.

Furniture that starts with P

Pelmet: a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing.

– I would like to replace the living room pelmets. They are old-fashioned.

Pillow: a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person.

– Mia chose some colorful pillows for her bedroom.

Planter: a decorative pot for houseplants.

– The planters in the driveway hold tall bamboo trees.

Pool room: a room with pool tables where pool is played.

– Finally, my husband is getting his pool room. That will be his man’s cave.

Clothing that start with P

Paisley: a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes.

– I love this paisley fabric. I may sew a couple of pillows.

Pajama: (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers. A pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries.

– Sunday is my favorite day. I spend the whole day in my pajamas.

Pantsuit: a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women.

– Stephanie wears pantsuits to work each day of the week.

Peignoir: a loose dressing gown for women.

– This peignoir is so comfy! My mother gave it to me on Christmas.

Pinny: a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing.

– I remember my granny always wearing a pinny. She was all dressed up but still wearing her pinny.

Electronic objects that start with P

Pacemaker: an implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker.

– John needed a pacemaker. He is so young but at least it would save his life.

Phonograph: machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate, and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically.

– Mrs. Robinson has a phonograph collection. One of them looks like a flower.

Photocopier: a copier that uses photographic methods of making copies.

– They have been asking for the photocopier for a few months now. It would make their job easier.

Polisher: a power tool used to buff surfaces.

– When I was a kid, I liked to climb on the polisher machine and go around the hallways while mom polished the floors. It was too much fun!

Plastic objects that start with P

Pacifier: device used for an infant to suck or bite on. Anything that serves to pacify.

– I think the baby doesn’t like the pacifier. He keeps spitting it out of his mouth.

Pipage: a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc..

– Water is leaking from the pipage under the sink. I should give the plumber a call.

Plaster: adhesive tape used in dressing wounds. A medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc..

– The nurse brings some cartoon plasters for the kids. They don’t have complaints about wearing them.

Playbox: a box of a child’s toys and personal things (especially at a boarding school).

– Lucas always takes out all his toys from the playbox. Then he doesn’t put them back in.

Poke: a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer’s purchases.

-People are changing from plastic pokes to paper ones. People are getting more conscious about pollution.