Plural of gibbon
regular plural
The plural of gibbon is gibbons.
Forms of gibbon
| Singular | gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | gibbons |
| Countable | countable |
Gibbons in a sentence
- Gibbons will present “disappearing never-ending return,” which she describes as a dance of lightness, possibilities and noninevitability.2008 February 1, The New York Times, “Dance Listings”, in New York Times. From the entry noninevitability
- China’s newly minted national parks don’t just safeguard famous keystone species such as Siberian tigers, giant pandas and Hainan gibbons.2022 November 17, Paul Salopek, “A ‘Slow Storytelling’ Writing and Photography Workshop Boosts Conservation in China”, in National…. From the entry mint
- A shrewdness of gibbons will sing together very loudly.2012, Streak of Tigers: Animal Groups in the Jungle, Abdo Publishing. From the entry shrewdness
Meaning of gibbon
- noun A small, arboreal ape of the family Hylobatidae with long limbs, which they use to travel through tropical rainforests by swinging from branch to branch.
Questions about the plural of gibbon
- What is the plural of gibbon?
- The plural of gibbon is gibbons.
- Is gibbon countable?
- Gibbon is a countable noun.
Source and license
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