pa

noun
UK: /pɑː/
US: /pɑː/

  1. A father; a male parent.

    1. My pa is very strong and tall.
    2. Pa always taught me to be honest and respectful in my life.

Synonyms

dad father papa
pa noun

  1. Short form of 'papa', used as a term of endearment for one's father.

    1. Hey pa, can you help me?
    2. I always loved hearing stories from my pa when I was a kid.
pa abbreviation

  1. Abbreviation for Pennsylvania.

    1. I'm going to PA for a visit.
    2. Our company's headquarters are located in PA, near Philadelphia.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pa" is /pɑː/ in British English and /pɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pa": dad, father, papa.

Example usage of "pa": "My pa is very strong and tall.". More examples on the page.