1
: of, relating to, or constituting a class of grammatical forms usually used to denote more than one or in some languages more than two
2
: relating to, consisting of, or containing more than one or more than one kind or class
a plural society
plural
noun
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”
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Through the decades, this was the county that gave us the judge who sobbed while issuing a ruling in the Anna Nicole Smith case, the judge who was found half-naked at a judicial conference, and the judges, plural, who had faced DUI charges.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
That’s why the Dolphins need to add multiple (plural is intended) defensive linemen in this draft unless the plan is to sign a free agent such as Raekwon Davis after the draft.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Yes, the leading lady in your life has a history of loving macaroni necklaces and novelty mugs, but this Mother's Day, grab her something (or some things, plural) with a little more sophistication.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
However, in the Discord chat, Bungie seemed to indicate there would be more playtests, plural, before release.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
That’s why the Dolphins need to add multiple (plural is intended) defensive linemen in this draft unless the plan is to sign a free agent such as Raekwon Davis after the draft.
—Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Yes, the leading lady in your life has a history of loving macaroni necklaces and novelty mugs, but this Mother's Day, grab her something (or some things, plural) with a little more sophistication.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
However, in the Discord chat, Bungie seemed to indicate there would be more playtests, plural, before release.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plural
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“Plural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plural. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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