English to English Dictionary

Papacy

The office or authority of the Pope.

Papal

Relating to the Pope or to the papacy.

Parasite

An organism that lives in or on another organism of another species and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other's expense.

Parcel

A thing or collection of things wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by mail.

Paring

A thin layer or strip cut from the outer surface of something, such as fruit or vegetables.

Part-payment

An amount of money paid towards a debt or purchase that is less than the total amount due, with the understanding that the remainder will be paid later.

Participation

The action of taking part in something, such as an activity, event, or community initiative.

Partition

A structure dividing a space into two or more areas, or a wall subdividing a room.

Passing fad

An intense, widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived and without lasting significance.

Passively

In a way that allows things to happen or for someone else to take action, without responding or resisting.

Passover

The major Jewish spring festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days.

Pasteurization

The process of heating a food, usually a liquid, to a specific temperature for a definite length of time in order to kill harmful bacteria without significantly changing its composition.