n.
Pronunciation: ' p ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural p's or ps \ ' p ē z \
Usage: often cap
often attrib
before 12th century
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 passive ] 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