Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Old”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singularold→Pluralolds
Rule: regularIPA: /oʊld/
Singular and Plural Form of Old
Old is the singular noun form. Olds is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Having been alive or existing for a long time.
Why is the Plural of Old “olds”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Old
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: old → olds
How to Remember the Plural of Old
Just add -s to “old” to make “olds”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Old
See old and olds used in real sentences side by side.
- My grandfather is very old. A1
- This building is 200 years old. A1
- Old traditions are important to many cultures. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Old
Wrong: The old man is very olds.
Correct: The old man is very old.
Adjectives don't have plural form.
How to Pronounce Old and Olds
One syllable: OHld.
Origin and Etymology of Old
From Proto-Germanic alda.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Old
What is the plural of “old”?
The plural of “old” is “olds”.
Is “olds” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.