lotuses
The plural of "lotus" is lotuses.
Nouns that end in s, x, z, ch or sh add -es to make the plural, so lotus becomes lotuses.
Meaning: a water plant with large flowers (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with lotuses: the lotuses are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: lotuses'.
How do you pronounce it?
lotus is pronounced /ˈloʊtəs/. The plural ending sounds like /ɪz/, so the plural has one more syllable than the singular.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. lotuses means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- The e in -es makes the plural easier to say after a hissing sound. It adds a syllable: box has one syllable and boxes has two.
Examples in context
- Lotuses grow in the pond.Singular: A lotus grows in the pond.
- The temple garden is full of lotuses.Singular: The temple garden is full of lotus flowers.
