Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plural noun

Noun
/ˈplʊr.əl naʊn/
Definition
A plural noun refers to a word that represents more than one person, animal, thing, or concept.
Examples
  • The ‘cats’ in the sentence are a plural noun.
  • When discussing ‘children’, it’s clear that it’s referring to more than one child.
  • Many students participated in the event, with ‘students’ being a plural noun.
Meaning
In grammar, a plural noun indicates a quantity of two or more. It is often formed by adding ‘s’ or ‘es’ to a singular noun.
Synonyms
  • multiple noun
  • collective noun