Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Water”?
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 Water
Water is the singular noun form. Water is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Clear liquid you drink to survive; found in oceans, rivers, and rain.
Why is the Plural of Water “water”?
The Uncountable Plural Rule for Water
This noun is uncountable (also called a mass noun) and does not have a plural form. Uncountable noun (no plural change)
Plural pattern: uncountable.
How to Remember the Plural of Water
“water” is uncountable: it stays the same in singular and plural and takes a singular verb. Use a quantifier like “a piece of water” when you need to count it.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Water
See water and water used in real sentences side by side.
- Drink more water every day. A1
- The water in the pool is cold. A1
- We need to conserve water during droughts. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Water
Wrong: I need three waters please.
Correct: I need three glasses of water please.
Water is uncountable; use 'glasses of' to count servings.
Wrong: The waters is cold.
Correct: The water is cold.
Water takes singular verb form.
How to Pronounce Water and Water
Two syllables: WA-ter. First syllable stressed; 'a' sounds like 'o' in 'lot'.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Water
These nouns follow the same uncountable rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Water that has frozen solid because of cold temperature.
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Animal flesh that people eat for protein.
Origin and Etymology of Water
From Old English 'wæter'; related to wet and moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Water
What is the plural of “water”?
The plural of “water” is “water”.
Is “water” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as uncountable based on the available plural data.