Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Girl”?
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 Girl
Girl is the singular noun form. Girls is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A young female person, from childhood through early adulthood.
Why is the Plural of Girl “girls”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Girl
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: girl → girls
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Girl
Just add -s to “girl” to make “girls”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Girl
See girl and girls used in real sentences side by side.
- The girl played soccer after school. A1
- My sister is a girl from Japan. A1
- The girls laughed together during lunch. A1
Common Plural Mistakes with Girl
Wrong: She are a girl.
Correct: She is a girl.
Subject-verb agreement: third person singular 'she' requires 'is', not 'are'.
Wrong: That girl am happy.
Correct: That girl is happy.
Third person singular subject 'girl' requires 'is'; 'am' is only for 'I'.
How to Pronounce Girl and Girls
One syllable with a clear 'ɜː' vowel sound (similar to 'nurse'), not 'girl' with an 'i' sound.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Girl
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Someone who reads or enjoys reading books and written material.
An official rule made by government or organization that people must follow.
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Something that helps you succeed or do better than others at something.
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
How old someone is or how long something has been around, measured…
What you say or write when someone asks you a question, or…
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Girl
What is the plural of “girl”?
The plural of “girl” is “girls”.
Is “girls” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.