Plural of retreat
regular plural
The plural of retreat is retreats.
Forms of retreat
| Singular | retreat /ɹɪˈtɹiːt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | retreats |
| Countable | countable |
Retreats in a sentence
- He wolves down his food and retreats to his room, shutting the door behind him.2023, Kylie Gilmore, chapter 6, in The Kissing Part (Happy Endings in Clover Park; 1), Extra Fancy Books, →ISBN. From the entry wolve down
- Perhaps by organizing company retreats, firms can make up for some of the lost watercooler effects.2021 spring, Joel Mokyr, “The Great Fake”, in City Journal, archived from the original on 29 May 2023. From the entry watercooler effect
- He pushes some buttons, entering coordinates, and then retreats far down the road.29 February 2020, qntm, “Blood/Brain”, in There Is No Antimemetics Division, →ISBN, page 204. From the entry brick phone
- Even modern Bishkekers come to kumis-drinking retreats in Song Köl Lake or Suusamyr Valley.2020 January 19, Karolina Wiercigroch, “Photo gallery: dining with nomads in Kyrgyzstan”, in National Geographic. From the entry Bishkeker
- A balanced life might include frequent retreats to the country to destress and dewrinkle.2012, Lillian Bridges, Face Reading in Chinese Medicine, page xxv. From the entry dewrinkle
Meaning of retreat
- noun The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
- noun The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
- noun Withdrawal by a military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
Questions about the plural of retreat
- What is the plural of retreat?
- The plural of retreat is retreats.
- Is retreat countable?
- Retreat is a countable noun.
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