noses
The plural of "nose" is noses.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and nose follows this rule.
Meaning: the part of the face used for breathing and smelling (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with noses: the noses are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: noses'.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use an apostrophe to make a plural. noses 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
- Dogs have a very good sense of smell in their noses.Singular: A dog has a very good sense of smell in its nose.
- The clowns wore red noses.Singular: The clowns wore a red nose.
