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

Example Sentences

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 Make that plural, because these tone-deaf marketing morons are everywhere.

Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2022 Were there some eternity-only marriages among Joseph Smith’s 33 plural marriages?

And David Noyce, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Oct. 2022 These strappy chef aprons live in a dusty box along with my all-edges brownie tin and Animal Crossing cookbooks (plural), while the task of protecting my outfits from oil splashes and wine stains falls exclusively to my trusty cross-back apron.

Nico Avalle, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2022 Connections, plural, are important — of all kinds, to meet many kinds of needs.

Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2022 Perhaps that’s why Madrid is a tremendously plural and diverse city, where each street or alley has its own personality and history, not to mention the most peripheral districts like Carabanchel, Vallecas and Moratalaz.

Holly Jones, Variety, 5 Oct. 2022 In fact, your friendships — now plural — can continue growing, just in different directions and in different ways.

Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Oct. 2022 Or, better, the farewells, plural: Federer’s to tennis, to the fans, to his competitors and colleagues.

Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Sep. 2022 Or, better, the farewells, plural: Federer’s to tennis, to the fans, to his competitors and colleagues.

Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2022 See More

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