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Plural of foreman

irregular plural

The plural of foreman is foremen.

Forms of foreman

Singularforeman /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mən/
Pluralforemen /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/
Countablecountable

Foremen in a sentence

  • It is intended to equip the yard foremen and shunters with "walkie-talkie" apparatus to keep them in close touch with the control office.1962 July, “The Irish Scene”, in Modern Railways, page 11. From the entry walkie-talkie
  • All the other groups of employees (foremen, clerks, economists, engineers and top managers) also receive bonusses according to the realized profit of the enterprise.1958, Memo, page 17. From the entry bonusses

Meaning of foreman

  1. noun The leader of a work crew.
  2. noun The boss or manager of a particular workplace or section of a workplace, particularly a factory.
  3. noun The member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf.

Full definition of foreman

Nouns ending in -man: plural -men

Questions about the plural of foreman

What is the plural of foreman?
The plural of foreman is foremen.
Is foreman countable?
Foreman is a countable noun.

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