Plural of chairman
irregular plural
The plural of chairman is chairmen.
Forms of chairman
| Singular | chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | chairmen |
| Countable | countable |
Chairmen in a sentence
- And Slade said: "It really makes me sad that football club chairmen and boards seem to have lost that most precious commodity - patience.2008 January 14, Somerset County Gazette. From the entry commodity
- Lubricious bank managers and building society chairmen who have never danced before throw off their jackets, confess to barren lives and worship Rick the giver of their sun and rain.1986, John le Carré, A Perfect Spy. From the entry lubricious
Meaning of chairman
- noun A person presiding over a meeting, sometimes especially a man. (Compare chairwoman, chairperson, chair.).
- noun The head of a corporate or governmental board of directors, a committee, or other formal entity.
- noun Someone whose job is to carry people in a portable chair, sedan chair, or similar conveyance.
Nouns ending in -man: plural -men
Questions about the plural of chairman
- What is the plural of chairman?
- The plural of chairman is chairmen.
- Is chairman countable?
- Chairman is a countable noun.
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