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Plural of gander

regular plural

The plural of gander is ganders.

Forms of gander

Singulargander /ˈɡæn.də(ɹ)/
Pluralganders
Countablecountable

Ganders in a sentence

  • It is difficult sometimes to distinguish ganders from geese.1902, Lewis Wright, “Geese and Swans”, in The New Book of Poultry […], London; […]: Cassell and Company, Limited, page 560, column 1
  • The ganders spread abroad, sheepwise, grazing, and gabbling as they grazed.1924 November 30, F. St. Mars [Frank Howard Atkins], “The Raider”, in Adventure, volume 49, number 6, page 159. From the entry sheepwise
  • Ganders and geese are at their best for stock from two to ten years old.1902, Lewis Wright, “Geese and Swans”, in The New Book of Poultry […], London; […]: Cassell and Company, Limited, page 560, column 1. From the entry goose

Meaning of gander

  1. noun A male goose.
  2. noun A fool, simpleton.
  3. noun A glance, look.

Full definition of gander

Questions about the plural of gander

What is the plural of gander?
The plural of gander is ganders.
Is gander countable?
Gander is a countable noun.

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