Plural of ruffle
regular plural
The plural of ruffle is ruffles.
Forms of ruffle
| Singular | ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ruffles |
| Countable | countable |
Ruffles in a sentence
- Unfamiliar words abound, including many intriguing professional roles --ippers, woadmongers, cordwainers--and objects--perukes, frislets (small ruffles) and spangles.2012 May 11, Elizabeth Scott-Baumann, “Woadmongers and frislets.”, in TLS. Times Literary Supplement, number 5693, London, England: NI…. From the entry frislet
- Anand gives her a long hard look, then draws her close and ruffles her hair.1989, Bombay: The City Magazine - Volume 11, Issues 1-6, page 39. From the entry newfind
- Do ruffles a few inches at a time, nose iron into gathers.1944, House & Garden - Volumes 85-86, page 92. From the entry spotclean
- The resortwear collections were full of flats, ruffles, colour, buttoned shirts and curls, and are easy wardrobe updates.2017 May 19, Bridie Jabour, “Six things you will be wearing from Australian fashion week's runways”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The…. From the entry resortwear
- They were decorated with ruffles, ribbons, lace, and bows.2009, Dorothy Denneen Volo, James M. Volo, “The Look: Fashion and Women’s Clothing”, in Daily Life in Civil War America (Greenwood Press…. From the entry fichu
Meaning of ruffle
- noun Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.
- noun Disturbance; agitation; commotion.
- noun A low, vibrating beat of a drum, quieter than a roll; a ruff.
Questions about the plural of ruffle
- What is the plural of ruffle?
- The plural of ruffle is ruffles.
- Is ruffle countable?
- Ruffle is a countable noun.
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