luxuries
The plural of "luxury" is luxuries.
When a noun ends in a consonant followed by y, the y changes to i and -es is added: luxuries.
Meaning: something expensive that you enjoy but do not need (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with luxuries: the luxuries are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: luxuries'.
How do you pronounce it?
luxury is pronounced /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Change the y to i before adding -es: luxuries. The y stays only when a vowel comes before it, as in days.
Did you know?
- The y changes to ies only after a consonant. After a vowel the y stays: days, keys, boys.
Examples in context
- Holidays abroad are luxuries for many families.Singular: Holidays abroad are a luxury for many families.
- We cut back on luxuries this year.Singular: We cut back on one luxury this year.
