Plural of lash
regular plural
The plural of lash is lashes.
Forms of lash
| Singular | lash /læʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | lashes /ˈlæʃɪz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Lashes in a sentence
- The culprit received thirty-nine lashes.
- But Richmond, his grandfather's darling, after one thoughtful glance cast under his lashes at that uncompromising countenance appeared to lose himself in his own reflections.1959, Georgette Heyer, chapter 1, in The Unknown Ajax
- He made an example of the drunken sailor with twenty lashes, to show that he must have a sober crew.From the entry make an example of
- His eyes were red, but his lashes were not beaded with fresh tears.2017, Dean Koontz, The Silent Corner, page 84. From the entry toughie
- Think about the difference between dramatic smoky eyes with big full lashes, and demure liquid liner.2014, Michelle Phan, Make Up (Enhanced Edition): Your Life Guide to Beauty, Style, and Success--Online and Off, page 67. From the entry smoky eyes
Meaning of lash
- noun The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
- noun A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
- noun A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.
Questions about the plural of lash
- What is the plural of lash?
- The plural of lash is lashes.
- Is lash countable?
- Lash is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: lash (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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