English to English Dictionary

Passivity

The state of being passive; lack of active response or engagement.

Passover

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

Past Weather

The atmospheric conditions that existed at a specific time in the past.

Past-Midnight

Referring to the time that occurs after midnight.

Pasteboard

A type of thick paperboard made from layers of paper glued together, often used for making boxes, models, or crafts.

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.

Pastime

An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment when they are not working.

Pastor

A clergyman or priest in certain branches of the Christian church.

Pastoral

Relating to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle.

Pastoral Land

Land that is primarily used for the grazing of livestock.

Pastoral Region

A geographical area primarily used for the grazing of livestock and characterized by open land.

Pastry chef

A station chef in a professional kitchen skilled in the preparation of pastries, desserts, bread, and other baked goods.