Plural of explorer
regular plural
The plural of explorer is explorers.
Forms of explorer
| Singular | explorer /ɛkˈsplɔːɹə(ɹ)/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | explorers |
| Countable | countable |
Explorers in a sentence
- The dream of a Northwest Passage lured European explorers for centuries with the promise of a quick, if hazardous, Arctic sea route across the New World to the wealth of Asia.1989 May, Jeff MacInnis, “Braving the Northwest Passage”, in National Geographic, volume 175, number 5, page 586
- Over 2000 years ago, explorers foolishly opened a mass relay to a previously-unknown system and encountered something never seen before or since: a species of spacefaring insects guided by a hive-mind intelligence.2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Rachni Codex entry
- High-profile abandonments are harder to infiltrate for urban explorers due to their heightened security.From the entry abandonment
- The band of explorers found a shelter behind the waterfall, which they rested at for three days.From the entry shelter
- Being near running water and good shade, the explorers decided it was a good locale for setting up camp.From the entry locale
Meaning of explorer
- noun One who explores something.
- noun A person who by means of travel (notably an expedition) searches out new information.
- noun Any of various hand tools, with sharp points, used in dentistry.
Questions about the plural of explorer
- What is the plural of explorer?
- The plural of explorer is explorers.
- Is explorer countable?
- Explorer is a countable noun.
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