Plural of reefer
regular plural
The plural of reefer is reefers.
Forms of reefer
| Singular | reefer /ˈɹiːfɚ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | reefers |
| Countable | countable |
Reefers in a sentence
- The mess table, at which the reefers and mates made merry, was fixed in the middle of the berth.1905, John Masefield, Sea Life in Nelson's Times, page 27
- 'Most of the real hep-cats smoke reefers,' explained Leiter.1954, Ian Fleming, “Table Z”, in Live and Let Die, London: Pan Books, published 1957, page 54
- All we could do was just drink scrap iron, smoke reefers, and look for a humbug.1992, David Dawley, “Whenever It Go Down”, in A Nation of Lords: The Autobiography of the Vice Lords, 2nd edition, Long Grove, Ill.…. From the entry humbug
Meaning of reefer
- noun Someone who reefs sails, especially a midshipman.
- noun A reefer jacket; a close-fitting jacket or short coat of thick cloth.
- noun A refrigerated, insulated trailer, ship or shipping container.
Questions about the plural of reefer
- What is the plural of reefer?
- The plural of reefer is reefers.
- Is reefer countable?
- Reefer is a countable noun.
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