Plural of embargo
regular plural
The plural of embargo is embargoes or embargos.
Forms of embargo
| Singular | embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | embargoes embargos |
| Countable | countable |
Embargoes and embargos in a sentence
- Anyway, with the restrictions and the embargoes, nobody wants to take that kind of risk these days.”2011, Elizabeth C. Bunce, Liar’s Moon, Arthur A. Levine Books, →ISBN, page 46. From the entry potioner
- Though a peacemonger, negotiator, preferrer of embargoes to missiles, I know there are times when the call of nation and nationality to use arms may have to be responded to.1996, Martin E. Marty, “Religion and Nationality”, in William Scott Green, Jacob Neusner, editors, The Religion Factor, Louisville…. From the entry preferrer
Meaning of embargo
- noun An order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port.
- noun A ban on trade with another country.
- noun A temporary ban on making certain information public.
Questions about the plural of embargo
- What is the plural of embargo?
- The plural of embargo is embargoes or embargos.
- Which is correct, embargoes or embargos?
- Both are used. embargoes is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is embargo countable?
- Embargo is a countable noun.
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