plural

adjective

plu·ral ˈplu̇r-əl

: of, relating to, or constituting a class of grammatical forms usually used to denote more than one or in some languages more than two

: relating to, consisting of, or containing more than one or more than one kind or class

a plural society

plural noun

plurally

ˈplu̇r-ə-lē

adverb

Examples of plural in a Sentence

The word “trees” is a plural noun. The plural form of the word “child” is “children.” a plural verb such as “are” or “were” rather than a singular verb such as “is” or “was”

Recent Examples on the Web Distinct vocal mannerism: Replaces most other consonants with b or d or mn while alternating between plural and singular nouns for no reason. —

Kate Lindsay, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2023 Traditionally agrarian, the kibbutzim (plural for kibbutz) were popular in the country’s early years, founded on ideals of communal living and agriculture. —

Amir Tal, CNN, 10 Oct. 2023 What was dubbed the Oslo accord (later to become plural after subsequent agreements) provided for the creation of the Palestinian Authority, among other things. —

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023 More From House Beautiful Birds-of-paradise (yes, that's the plural form) are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. —

Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 3 Sep. 2023 There’s also no record that JFS was ever violent toward his five subsequent plural wives after Levira. —

The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023 But the story right now is Trump’s indictments, plural. —

Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023 Electoral competition, citizen participation and a plural Congress could be the result of Xóchitl's appearance as an electoral figure, and all are good news for Mexican and North American democracy. —

Armando Regil Velasco, Fox News, 30 July 2023 Priced at approximately $3.2 million, the home comes fully furnished, from the chic primary bedrooms (yes, plural) and the playful kids’ room to the game room and beyond. —

Ashley Hays-Weaver, Dallas News, 21 July 2023 See More

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