Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Police”?
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 Police
Police is the singular noun form. Police is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Officers and organization that enforce laws and keep people safe.
Why is the Plural of Police “police”?
The Plural only Plural Rule for Police
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules. Irregular form from corpus
Plural pattern: plural only.
How to Remember the Plural of Police
Pair the two forms in your memory: police (singular) ⇄ police (plural). Say them together a few times.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Police
See police and police used in real sentences side by side.
- Call the police if you see a crime. A1
- The police are investigating the robbery. A1
- Police conducted an inquiry into the allegations. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Police
Wrong: A police came to help.
Correct: A police officer came to help.
'Police' is always plural and uncountable; must use 'police officer' for singular.
Wrong: The police is investigating.
Correct: The police are investigating.
In BrE, 'police' takes plural verbs; in AmE, can be singular but plural is more standard.
How to Pronounce Police and Police
Stress on second syllable: puh-LEES.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Police
These nouns follow the same plural only rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Police
From French police, from Greek polis (city).
Cultural note: In British English, 'police' takes plural verbs; in American English, often singular.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Police
What is the plural of “police”?
The plural of “police” is “police”.
Is “police” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as plural only based on the available plural data.