Plural of whatnot
regular plural
The plural of whatnot is whatnots.
Forms of whatnot
| Singular | whatnot /ˈwɒt.nɒt/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | whatnots |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Whatnots in a sentence
- Storage boxes—catchalls for flotsam, jetsam, whatnots and thingamajigs—are gaining new interest as decorative objects for the home.1991 May 30, Emily Gwathmey, “Storage Box: Catchall's New Life as Eye-Catcher”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 14 Dec...
- Do not be distracted by the various novelty bags and whatnots of which Chanel is so fond; instead, prove your aforementioned sensible credentials by buying a boxy rectangular quilted shoulder bag with a chain strap, in black, ideally.2010 December 20, Hadley Freeman, “Blowing your bonus on a Chanel bag could be the most sensible purchase you'll make this Christmas”, in...
- STORAGE boxes -- catchalls for flotsam, jetsam, whatnots and thingamajigs -- are gaining new interest as decorative objects for the home.1991 May 30, Emily Gwathmey, “Storage Box: Catchall's New Life as Eye-Catcher”, in The New York Times, archived from the original on 14…. From the entry flotsam
Meaning of whatnot
- noun A small unspecified object; bric-a-brac (in plural).
- noun Other related objects or ideas.
- noun A freestanding set of shelves on which ornaments are displayed; an etagere.
Questions about the plural of whatnot
- What is the plural of whatnot?
- The plural of whatnot is whatnots.
- Is whatnot countable?
- Whatnot is a countable and uncountable noun.
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