Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Clean”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singularclean→Pluralcleans
Rule: regularIPA: /kliːn/
Singular and Plural Form of Clean
Clean is the singular noun form. Cleans is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: To make something free from dirt or mess by washing or wiping.
Why is the Plural of Clean “cleans”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Clean
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: clean → cleans
How to Remember the Plural of Clean
Just add -s to “clean” to make “cleans”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Clean
See clean and cleans used in real sentences side by side.
- I clean my bedroom every Saturday morning. A1
- Can you help me clean the kitchen before dinner? A1
- The staff cleaned the entire office building thoroughly. A2
How to Pronounce Clean and Cleans
Single long vowel sound /iː/ like in 'green'; the final 'n' is soft but present.
Origin and Etymology of Clean
Old English claene; originally meant 'free from dirt and stains'.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Clean
What is the plural of “clean”?
The plural of “clean” is “cleans”.
Is “cleans” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.