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Plural of dole

regular plural

The plural of dole is doles.

Forms of dole

Singulardole /dəʊl/
Pluraldoles
Countablecountable and uncountable

Doles in a sentence

  • Watching faces doles out more information than words through eyes, eyebrows, mouths shaped a certain way.2015, Audrey Ward, “Minot, North Dakota 1949: Marketing Revival”, in Hidden Biscuits: Tales of Deep South Revivals Told by Heart, Eugene…. From the entry nalesnik
  • And the women, who exist as insignificant plus-ones, or as people to whom he doles out money because they are providing him with services.2026 February 7, Amelia Gentleman, “Sex and snacks, but no seat at the table: the role of women in Epstein’s sordid men’s club”, in The…. From the entry plus-one
  • It was by good works of this kind — not by doles , “Dorcassing,” and such-like — that Ossett gained and deserved the title of a “Charitable Man.”1913, H. J. A. Hervey, The European in India, page 84. From the entry Dorcas

Meaning of dole

  1. noun Distribution; dealing; apportionment.
  2. noun Distribution of alms or gifts.
  3. noun Money or other goods given as charity.

Full definition of dole

Questions about the plural of dole

What is the plural of dole?
The plural of dole is doles.
Is dole countable?
Dole is a countable and uncountable noun.

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