Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Woman”?
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 Woman
Woman is the singular noun form. Women is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: a grown-up female person, as opposed to a girl
Why is the Plural of Woman “women”?
The Irregular Plural Rule for Woman
This noun has an irregular plural form that does not follow standard English pluralization rules.
Plural pattern: irregular.
How to Remember the Plural of Woman
“woman” → “women” is an irregular plural — there is no rule, so memorise the pair as a whole. Try writing it in 3 sentences today.
A common slip-up: WUM-in (wrong stress/vowel), say WOO-man instead.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Woman
See woman and women used in real sentences side by side.
- She is a strong woman. A2
- A woman walked into the office. A1
- The woman in the photo is my teacher. A2
Common Plural Mistakes with Woman
Wrong: womans
Correct: women
Irregular plural: do not add -s, use women
How to Pronounce Woman and Women
The vowel changes completely: WOO-man (singular) vs WIM-in (plural). Completely different sounds.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Woman
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…
Origin and Etymology of Woman
Old English wīfmann (wife-person), from wīf (woman) + mann (person)
Cultural note: The term woman emphasizes adulthood; female is more clinical or biological.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Woman
What is the plural of “woman”?
The plural of “woman” is “women”.
Is “women” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as irregular based on the available plural data.