English to English Dictionary

Pharynx

The membrane-lined cavity behind the nose and mouth, connecting them to the esophagus.

Phishing

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

Phoneme

Any of the perceptually distinct units of sound in a specified language that distinguish one word from another.

Photocopier

A machine that makes paper copies of documents and other visual images using light.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Phubbing

The practice of ignoring one's companion or companions in order to pay attention to a mobile phone or other electronic device.

Physics

The scientific study of matter and energy and the interactions between them, including the sub-fields of mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism.

Physiotherapy

Treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.

Physique

The form, size, and development of a person's body.

Picturesque

Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming traditional style.

Piercing

A puncture made in a part of the body, so as to insert a ring or other jewelry.

Pimply

Having or covered with pimples; full of small skin eruptions.