Plural of sanctuary
regular plural
The plural of sanctuary is sanctuaries.
Forms of sanctuary
| Singular | sanctuary /ˈsæŋktjʊəɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sanctuaries |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Sanctuaries in a sentence
- When building "platypusaries" in zoos and sanctuaries it is essential to ensure that man-made tunnels are tight-fitting.1974, Dal Stivens, The incredible egg: a billion year journey, page 354. From the entry platypusary
- Two wildlife sanctuaries extinguished another, longer held, appetite – to meet Australia’s fauna.1973 April 5, Dick Glovsky, “Brisbane: Calm, Quiet And Cuddly Koalas”, in The Newton Graphic, page two, column 2. From the entry pentacolored
- Many Civil War veterans haunt these still airs of literary sanctuaries.1925 April 12, Ed O’Malley, “Old Literary Masters Not Favored by Modern Book-Store Browsers”, in The Los Angeles Times, part II-a, section…. From the entry used-book store
- The memory we Jews preserve in brine falls longer, coldlier cut than all the shadows across our sanctuaries in ruins.1947–1980, Robert Stock, “The Miracle of the Roses”, in David Galler, Harriette Stock, editors, Selected Poems (1947-1980), Chappaqua…. From the entry coldlier
- It does not help to point out parallels with the well-known terrace sanctuaries of Latium in the Late Republic (Praeneste, Gabii, Tivoli, Terracina).2013, Andreas J. M. Kropp, Images and Monuments of Near Eastern Dynasts, 100 bc–ad 100, Oxford, Oxon: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page…. From the entry cavea
Meaning of sanctuary
- noun A place of safety, refuge, or protection.
- noun An area set aside for protection.
- noun A state of being protected, asylum.
Questions about the plural of sanctuary
- What is the plural of sanctuary?
- The plural of sanctuary is sanctuaries.
- Is sanctuary countable?
- Sanctuary is a countable and uncountable noun.
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