Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Broad”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Broad
Broad is the singular noun form. Broads is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Wide or covering a large area; not narrow.
Why is the Plural of Broad “broads”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Broad
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: broad → broads
How to Remember the Plural of Broad
Just add -s to “broad” to make “broads”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Learners may confuse with board; broad has /ɔː/ vowel, board has /ɔːrd/..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Broad
See broad and broads used in real sentences side by side.
- The river was very broad at this point in the valley. A2
- She has a broad knowledge of history and literature. B1
- The policy applies to a broad range of people. B1
How to Pronounce Broad and Broads
The 'oa' makes the long /ɔː/ sound; rhymes with 'cord' or 'lord'.
Origin and Etymology of Broad
Old English 'brad' meaning broad, from Germanic root meaning to spread.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Broad
What is the plural of “broad”?
The plural of “broad” is “broads”.
Is “broads” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.