Plural of rookie
regular plural
The plural of rookie is rookies.
Forms of rookie
| Singular | rookie /ˈɹʊki/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | rookies |
| Countable | countable |
Rookies in a sentence
- I don't believe I have to nursemaid these two rookies through their entire probationary period.From the entry nursemaid
- One reason the rookies weren't catching too many was that Bradshaw was throwing laser beams.2013, Roy Blount Jr., About Three Bricks Shy...And the Load Filled Up, Ballantine Books, →ISBN. From the entry laser beam
- When these two rookies eventually came under fire he wondered which one would fill his pants first.2010, Robert Richardson, Java Bond, →ISBN, page 34. From the entry fill one's pants
- And then there were several instances when The Intimidator nudged rookies Ron Hornaday and Kurt Busch.2001, Triumph, Dale Earnhardt: Remembering the Intimidator, Triumph Books, →ISBN, page 37. From the entry trade paint
Meaning of rookie
- noun An inexperienced recruit, especially in the police or armed forces.
- noun A novice.
- noun An athlete either new to the sport or to a team or in his/her first year of professional competition, especially said of baseball, basketball, hockey and American football players.
Questions about the plural of rookie
- What is the plural of rookie?
- The plural of rookie is rookies.
- Is rookie countable?
- Rookie is a countable noun.
Source and license
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