ells

plural of ell

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Other insects, like the tiny grey butterflies and the pale cloudy-yellow ones who danced above my head, as well as the lethe butterflies – the ones that flattened their wings upon the soil.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel wore a pair of bronze angel wings during the runway show, which featured musical performances from the likes of Missy Elliott and Madison Beer.
    Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the Kardashian-Jenner sisters continued dancing with their arms in the air, Kris shook her hips enthusiastically to the song, causing the group to laugh in reaction.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The process of fluffing the tree took roughly an hour with a few breaks in between to rest my arms—a nice arm workout!
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Ells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ells. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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