Plural of sapphire
regular plural
The plural of sapphire is sapphires.
Forms of sapphire
| Singular | sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | sapphires |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Sapphires in a sentence
- Conceive a parure all of white stones—diamonds, white sapphires, white topazes, tourmalines.1911 October 26, Max Beerbohm, Zuleika Dobson, or, An Oxford Love Story, 1st American edition, New York, N.Y.: John Lane Company…. From the entry gaud
- There never were any sapphires inside that diner.2008, Glen Inglis, Broken Heroes, page 228. From the entry white whale
- Her beauty was as water in the desert, as fire on a frosty night, as diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, and amethysts.1922, P. G. Wodehouse, “The Coming of Gowf”, in The Clicking of Cuthbert. From the entry easy on the eyes
- Wednesday: I found an engagement ring on the beach this morning, beautiful little thing, a diamond the shape of a teardrop and two clusters of tiny sapphires on either side.2014, Holly Martin, The Guestbook. From the entry engagement ring
Meaning of sapphire
- noun A clear deep blue variety of corundum, valued as a precious stone.
- noun A white, yellow, or purple variety of corundum, either clear or translucent.
- noun A deep blue colour.
Questions about the plural of sapphire
- What is the plural of sapphire?
- The plural of sapphire is sapphires.
- Is sapphire countable?
- Sapphire is a countable and uncountable noun.
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