plural noun
A 'plural noun' refers to a noun form that denotes more than one entity, often by adding specific suffixes.
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Definition
A2General Grammar
(common)A noun form that indicates more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example
- Cats, books, and cities are examples of plural nouns.
B1Linguistics
(technical)A noun that inherently refers to multiple items and often ends in -s, -es, or other pluralizing suffixes.
Example
- In the sentence 'The dogs are barking,' 'dogs' is a plural noun.