oranges
The plural of "orange" is oranges.
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s, and orange follows this rule.
Meaning: a round juicy citrus fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with oranges: the oranges are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: oranges'.
How do you pronounce it?
orange is pronounced /ˈɒɹɪnd͡ʒ/. 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. oranges means more than one, while an apostrophe shows that something belongs to someone.
Did you know?
- Only a handful of English nouns still form the plural without -s, among them men, feet, teeth and children.
Examples in context
- I bought six oranges.Singular: I bought an orange.
- Oranges are full of vitamin C.Singular: An orange is full of vitamin C.
