artists
The plural of "artist" is artists.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and artist follows this rule.
Meaning: a person who creates art (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with artists: the artists are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: artists'.
How do you pronounce it?
artist is pronounced /ˈɑːtɪst/. The plural ending sounds like /s/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. artists means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Young children learning English often say mouses and foots. They are applying the -s rule to every noun, which shows they have learned the rule itself.
Examples in context
- Local artists sell paintings at the market.Singular: A local artist sells paintings at the market.
- The gallery shows work by young artists.Singular: The gallery shows work by a young artist.
