Plural of retriever
regular plural
The plural of retriever is retrievers.
Forms of retriever
| Singular | retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | retrievers |
| Countable | countable |
Retrievers in a sentence
- Don’t ranchers have border collies and Labrador retrievers?2016, Liz Isaacson, Before the leap, page 128. From the entry shipoo
- The researchers tested various breeds, including border collies, golden retrievers, pit bulls, labradors and even Jackson's own little papillon.2014 November 29, Rachel Nuwer, “Lassie gets an upgrade”, in New Scientist, number 2997, page 47. From the entry papillon
- Sophie was the needier of our two mutts―mother and son golden retrievers we'd brought with us from Connecticut.2008, Wally Lamb, The Hour I First Believed, Ch.2, at p.25. From the entry needier
- Most retrievers are not inveterate diggers — that′s a trait usually reserved for other breeds like wire-haired terriers and schnauzers.2005, Gary R. Sampson, Dick Wolfsie, Dog Dilemmas: Simple Solutions to Everyday Problems, page 130. From the entry digger
- If a message discusses Labrador retrievers but the index term is ‘dogs’, the term is generic rather than specific.2003, James D. Anderson, “Organization of Knowledge”, in John Feather, Peter Sturges, editors, International Encyclopedia of Information…. From the entry index term
Meaning of retriever
- noun One who retrieves something.
- noun Any of several breeds of gun dog that retrieve game for a hunter; an individual of such a breed.
- noun A tool for retrieving materials from the body after an operation.
Questions about the plural of retriever
- What is the plural of retriever?
- The plural of retriever is retrievers.
- Is retriever countable?
- Retriever is a countable noun.
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