pluralize

[ ploor-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.

1. to express in the plural form; make plural:

   to pluralize a noun.

verb (used without object)

, plu·ral·ized, plu·ral·iz·ing.

1. to receive or take a plural form.

pluralize

/ ˈplʊərəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. intr to hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office at the same time
2. to make or become plural

Derived Forms

• ˈpluralˌizer, noun
• ˌpluraliˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• plural·iza·ble adjective
• plural·i·zation noun
• plural·izer noun
• un·plural·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pluralize¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; plural + -ize

Example Sentences

When a student trying to figure out how to pluralize singular nouns asked, “No plural?” she chirped: “No! How neat, right?”

From New York Times

But the defense attorneys responded that the D.A.'s office unfairly pluralized “events occurring only once.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s used as a common noun and can be pluralized or singular, for instance: “you should set a passkey for your banking app.”

From The Verge

But in the next answer, he pluralizes the wish list — “some more bats” — which means the Bell trade could be a starting point.

From Washington Post

“Greyboy” drags when singular experiences are pluralized — from how Black parents raise their children to the horizon-broadening benefits of an interracial relationship, which Brown initially approaches with trepidation, fear and pity.

From New York Times