The building blocks of English
Affixes
-s1
Also ‑es.
Noun plurals.
Old English plural ending ‑as.
The ‑s ending forms the plural of most nouns (crimes, doors, lamps). However, nouns that end in s, x, z, sh, or ch do so in ‑es (classes, boxes, chintzes, wishes, matches).
Support this website
This dictionary contains more than 1,250 entries, illustrated by some 10,000 examples, all defined and explained for your information and emjoyment.
There are no advertisements to interrupt your reading pleasure. I rely on your generosity to cover running costs. Donations made via PayPal are secure.