Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Mouse”?
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 Mouse
Mouse is the singular noun form. Mice is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: A tiny animal with a long tail that squeaks and eats cheese.
Why is the Plural of Mouse “mice”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Mouse
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules.
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Mouse
“mouse” → “mice” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Mouse
See mouse and mice used in real sentences side by side.
- A mouse ran across the kitchen floor. A1
- The cat caught the mouse near the barn. A2
- Computer mouse users should take breaks to avoid wrist strain. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Mouse
Wrong: There are many mouses in the cellar.
Correct: There are many mice in the cellar.
The plural of mouse is mice, not mouses (irregular plural).
Wrong: The mouse are eating the cheese.
Correct: The mice are eating the cheese.
Use 'mice' (plural) with 'are'; 'mouse' is singular.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Mouse
These nouns follow the same irregular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
A young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
the two parts at the bottom of your legs that touch the…
A tiny insect that lives around food and moves very fast.
One of two equal parts that make up something complete.
A grown-up male person. A man is an adult male, not a…
The ability to remember things from the past, or the thought you…
One human; a single individual.
Money that a person earns from their job, paid regularly by their…
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Mouse
What is the plural of “mouse”?
The plural of “mouse” is “mice”.
Is “mice” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.