Plural of baton
regular plural
The plural of baton is batons.
Forms of baton
| Singular | baton /ˈbætɒn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | batons |
| Countable | countable |
Batons in a sentence
- The uniform and watchcoats were issued along with beat lamps, batons and 'rattles' that could be used to summon assistance.2012, John McGowan, Policing the Metropolis of Scotland: A History of the Police and Systems of Police in Edinburgh and Edinburghshire…. From the entry watchcoat
- Zucchina flowers are sold still attached to the slender green batons of fruit here, or in bundles on their own.2011, Tracey Lawson, A Year in the Village of Eternity, →ISBN, page 156. From the entry zucchina
- They dressed officers with new, military-style uniforms, gave them antistab vests and equipped them with equipment like extendable metal batons and clubs that turn into handcuffs.2009 May 31, Sarah Lyall, “Critics Assail British Police for Harsh Tactics During the G-20 Summit Meeting”, in New York Times. From the entry antistab
Meaning of baton
- noun A staff or truncheon, used for various purposes.
- noun A ceremonial staff of a field marshal or a similar high-ranking military office.
- noun The stick of a conductor in musical performances.
Questions about the plural of baton
- What is the plural of baton?
- The plural of baton is batons.
- Is baton countable?
- Baton is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: baton (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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