Understanding the difference between singular and plural words in English is essential for speaking and writing correctly. Singular words refer to one person, place, thing, or idea, while plural words refer to more than one. This guide presents a clear list of 100 singular and plural words in English, grouped into categories for better understanding and easier memorization.
| No. | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | Apples |
| 2 | Book | Books |
| 3 | Car | Cars |
| 4 | Dog | Dogs |
| 5 | Cat | Cats |
| 6 | House | Houses |
| 7 | Tree | Trees |
| 8 | Child | Children |
| 9 | Man | Men |
| 10 | Woman | Women |
| 11 | Person | People |
| 12 | Foot | Feet |
| 13 | Tooth | Teeth |
| 14 | Mouse | Mice |
| 15 | Goose | Geese |
| 16 | Deer | Deer |
| 17 | Sheep | Sheep |
| 18 | Fish | Fish/Fishes |
| 19 | Box | Boxes |
| 20 | Fox | Foxes |
| 21 | Dish | Dishes |
| 22 | Wish | Wishes |
| 23 | City | Cities |
| 24 | Baby | Babies |
| 25 | Lady | Ladies |
| 26 | Knife | Knives |
| 27 | Life | Lives |
| 28 | Wife | Wives |
| 29 | Leaf | Leaves |
| 30 | Thief | Thieves |
| 31 | Shelf | Shelves |
| 32 | Wolf | Wolves |
| 33 | Calf | Calves |
| 34 | Half | Halves |
| 35 | Loaf | Loaves |
| 36 | Tomato | Tomatoes |
| 37 | Potato | Potatoes |
| 38 | Hero | Heroes |
| 39 | Echo | Echoes |
| 40 | Volcano | Volcanoes |
| 41 | Bus | Buses |
| 42 | Class | Classes |
| 43 | Glass | Glasses |
| 44 | Dress | Dresses |
| 45 | Watch | Watches |
| 46 | Church | Churches |
| 47 | Beach | Beaches |
| 48 | Box | Boxes |
| 49 | Tax | Taxes |
| 50 | Quiz | Quizzes |
| 51 | Ox | Oxen |
| 52 | Child | Children |
| 53 | Foot | Feet |
| 54 | Tooth | Teeth |
| 55 | Louse | Lice |
| 56 | Die | Dice |
| 57 | Penny | Pennies |
| 58 | Spy | Spies |
| 59 | Army | Armies |
| 60 | Navy | Navies |
| 61 | Story | Stories |
| 62 | Party | Parties |
| 63 | Family | Families |
| 64 | Library | Libraries |
| 65 | Cherry | Cherries |
| 66 | Berry | Berries |
| 67 | Key | Keys |
| 68 | Monkey | Monkeys |
| 69 | Donkey | Donkeys |
| 70 | Boy | Boys |
| 71 | Girl | Girls |
| 72 | Day | Days |
| 73 | Way | Ways |
| 74 | Ray | Rays |
| 75 | Toy | Toys |
| 76 | Chair | Chairs |
| 77 | Table | Tables |
| 78 | Bed | Beds |
| 79 | Door | Doors |
| 80 | Window | Windows |
| 81 | Room | Rooms |
| 82 | School | Schools |
| 83 | Teacher | Teachers |
| 84 | Student | Students |
| 85 | Book | Books |
| 86 | Pen | Pens |
| 87 | Pencil | Pencils |
| 88 | Paper | Papers |
| 89 | Note | Notes |
| 90 | Card | Cards |
| 91 | Flower | Flowers |
| 92 | Plant | Plants |
| 93 | Tree | Trees |
| 94 | Star | Stars |
| 95 | Moon | Moons |
| 96 | Sun | Suns |
| 97 | Cloud | Clouds |
| 98 | Rain | Rains |
| 99 | Wind | Winds |
| 100 | Snow | Snows |
📘 What Are Singular and Plural Words?
Singular Words
A singular word means there is only one of something.
Example:
- Dog → refers to one dog.
Plural Words
A plural word means there is more than one of something.
Example:
- Dogs → refers to two or more dogs.
Most English words form the plural by simply adding -s or -es, but there are many exceptions.
📚 100 Common Singular and Plural Words in English
✅ Regular Plurals (Add -s or -es)
These are the most common and easiest to learn.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| book | books |
| car | cars |
| apple | apples |
| house | houses |
| table | tables |
| phone | phones |
| chair | chairs |
| bottle | bottles |
| cat | cats |
| dog | dogs |
| pencil | pencils |
| student | students |
| teacher | teachers |
| flower | flowers |
| key | keys |
| spoon | spoons |
| clock | clocks |
| photo | photos |
| ball | balls |
| lamp | lamps |
✅ Plurals Ending in -es (For words ending in s, x, ch, sh)
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| box | boxes |
| bus | buses |
| watch | watches |
| brush | brushes |
| dish | dishes |
| match | matches |
| fox | foxes |
| glass | glasses |
| church | churches |
| peach | peaches |
✅ Plurals Ending in -ies (For words ending in consonant + y)
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| baby | babies |
| city | cities |
| party | parties |
| story | stories |
| country | countries |
| lady | ladies |
| army | armies |
| family | families |
| puppy | puppies |
| berry | berries |
✅ Words Ending in -f or -fe (Change to -ves)
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| leaf | leaves |
| wolf | wolves |
| knife | knives |
| life | lives |
| wife | wives |
| loaf | loaves |
| calf | calves |
| shelf | shelves |
| thief | thieves |
| elf | elves |
✅ Irregular Plural Nouns
These words do not follow regular plural rules.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| man | men |
| woman | women |
| child | children |
| tooth | teeth |
| foot | feet |
| goose | geese |
| mouse | mice |
| ox | oxen |
| person | people |
| cactus | cacti |
✅ Same Form for Singular and Plural
Some words stay the same whether they are singular or plural.
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| sheep | sheep |
| deer | deer |
| fish | fish |
| species | species |
| aircraft | aircraft |
| salmon | salmon |
| trout | trout |
| moose | moose |
| series | series |
| means | means |
📝 Tips for Learning Singular and Plural Words
- Look at the ending of the word to determine how to form the plural.
- Practice with groups of similar rules to build memory.
- Pay attention to irregulars — they are often used in daily English.
- Use flashcards or games to test your understanding.
✅ Bonus: Uncountable Nouns (Do Not Have Plural Forms)
Some words don’t have a plural form because they represent things that can’t be counted.
Examples:
- water
- milk
- advice
- furniture
- information
Even though these are not part of the 100 singular/plural list, it’s important to know they exist and are treated differently.
🏁 Conclusion
Mastering 100 singular and plural words in English is a great step toward improving your vocabulary and grammar. From simple -s endings to tricky irregular forms, understanding these word pairs helps build a strong foundation in English communication.
Whether you’re a student, ESL learner, or language enthusiast, keeping this guide handy will support your learning journey. Practice often, and soon these singular and plural forms will feel second nature.
