Plural of reek
regular plural
The plural of reek is reeks.
Forms of reek
| Singular | reek /riːk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | reeks |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Reeks in a sentence
- The blue reeks of smoke from the cottages gave the whole widespread landscape an air of settled order and homely comfort.1913, Arthur Conan Doyle, “(please specify the page)”, in The Poison Belt […], London; New York, N.Y.: Hodder and Stoughton, →OCLC
- Your fridge reeks of egg.
- Change the cat litter fer chrissakes. This place reeks.From the entry litter
- She's the only lobsterman, excuse me, lobsterperson who reeks of cigarettes.2017, Delia Ephron, Siracusa, page 225. From the entry lobsterperson
- Nor should hippophobes shrink away; though the story reeks of horses it is not horsy.1935, Time (volume 25, part 2, page 69). From the entry hippophobe
Meaning of reek
- noun A strong unpleasant smell.
- noun Vapour; steam; smoke; fume.
- verb To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
Questions about the plural of reek
- What is the plural of reek?
- The plural of reek is reeks.
- Is reek countable?
- Reek is a countable and uncountable noun.
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