plural

/ˈplʊrəl/

/ˈplʊərəl/

Other forms: plurals; plurally

When you talk about a plural, you're talking about more than one. The plural form of the word "goose" is "geese."

The word plural comes from the Old French plurel meaning "more than one," which is precisely how you would describe a plural form of something. In grammar, "the plural form" is used to describe more than one person, place or thing. Plurals can be tricky to master for people just learning English. There are the obvious ones where you just need to add an "s." Then, there are others: tooth, teeth; antenna, antennae; mouse, mice. The list goes on.

Definitions of plural

1. adjective

   grammatical number category referring to two or more items or units
   synonyms:

   dual

   a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)

   antonyms:

   singular

   grammatical number category referring to a single item or unit
2. adjective

   composed of more than one member, set, or kind
   antonyms:

   singular

   composed of one member, set, or kind
3. noun

   the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
   synonyms: plural form

   antonyms:

   singular

   the form of a word that is used to denote a singleton

   type of:

   descriptor, form, signifier, word form

   the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something