Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Donkey”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Donkey
Donkey is the singular noun form. Donkeys is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A small horse-like animal with long ears for carrying heavy things.
Why is the Plural of Donkey “donkeys”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Donkey
When a word ends in vowel + y, simply add -s. Example: donkey → donkeys
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Donkey
Just add -s to “donkey” to make “donkeys”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Donkey
See donkey and donkeys used in real sentences side by side.
- The farmer used a donkey to carry heavy loads up the hill. A2
- Donkeys are known for being stubborn but hard-working animals. B1
- The donkey has been used as a beast of burden for thousands of years. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Donkey
Wrong: The plural of donkey is donkies.
Correct: The plural of donkey is donkeys.
Words ending in vowel+y just add -s, not -ies
Wrong: A donkey and a mule are the same animal.
Correct: A mule is a donkey-horse hybrid, not a pure donkey.
Mules are offspring of donkeys and horses, a separate category
How to Pronounce Donkey and Donkeys
DON-key: stress the first syllable. The 'ey' ending sounds like 'ee'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Donkey
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Donkey
Origin uncertain; possibly from dun (dull grey-brown) + the diminutive suffix -key.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Donkey
What is the plural of “donkey”?
The plural of “donkey” is “donkeys”.
Is “donkeys” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.