tuxedos
The plural of "tuxedo" is tuxedos.
Some nouns that end in o add only -s. tuxedo is one of them.
Meaning: a formal black suit for men (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with tuxedos: the tuxedos are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: tuxedos'.
How do you pronounce it?
tuxedo is pronounced /tʌkˈsidoʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Both tuxedos and tuxedoes are correct, but tuxedos is more common.
Did you know?
- At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.
Examples in context
- The groomsmen wore tuxedos.Singular: The groom wore a tuxedo.
- The tuxedos are rented.Singular: The tuxedo is rented.
