GRAMMAR WITS

What’s the Plural of Hippopotamus? Is it Hippopotamuses?

What’s the Plural of Hippopotamus? Is it Hippopotamuses?

Alizy Smith
May 27, 2025

The plural of hippopotamus refers to the form used when talking about more than one of these large, river-dwelling mammals....

What Are the Plurals of ‘Ox’ and ‘Fox’? Why ‘Oxen’ and ‘Foxes’?

What Are the Plurals of ‘Ox’ and ‘Fox’? Why ‘Oxen’ and ‘Foxes’?

Alizy Smith
May 23, 2025

The phrase “What are the plurals of ‘ox’ and ‘fox’?” refers to how the English language handles turning these singular...

Buses or Busses: What’s the Correct Plural of Bus?

Buses or Busses: What’s the Correct Plural of Bus?

Alizy Smith
May 12, 2025

The phrase “Buses or Busses The Correct Plural of Bus” refers to the long-standing confusion over which spelling accurately represents...