Plural of tom
regular plural
The plural of tom is toms.
Forms of tom
| Singular | tom /tɒm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | toms |
| Countable | countable |
Toms in a sentence
- “I'd like sausage, eggs, bacon, toms, mushies, beans – oh, and some fried bread,” said Mike.2009, Mark Penny, Jonathan Penny, The Golden Pig, page 160
- Wilson began tapping his toms and cymbals in a halting pattern.2008 April 3, Nate Chinen, “Composing on the Spot, With Help From a Master”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 26 Nov…. From the entry pendulumlike
- One of the biggest obstacles most turkey hunters will face is dealing with henned-up toms.2003, Massachusetts Wildlife - Volumes 53-54, page 31. From the entry henned-up
- While all toms—adult male turkeys—have beards, nearly 10 percent of hens also have one, albeit a much stubbier, wispier version.2022, Jenny McKee, “Let's Talk Turkey Beards”, in Audubon. From the entry beard
- In narrow marina berths, tightly closed blinds are a defense against everything from bash-and-grab thieves to peeping toms.1991, Janet Groene, Dressing ship: how to furnish, refurbish, and accessorize your boat, →ISBN. From the entry bash and grab
Meaning of tom
- noun The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
- noun The male of the turkey.
- noun The male of the orangutan.
Questions about the plural of tom
- What is the plural of tom?
- The plural of tom is toms.
- Is tom countable?
- Tom is a countable noun.
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