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What is the Plural of “Cache”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

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Rule: regularIPA: /kæʃ/

Singular and Plural Form of Cache

Cache is the singular noun form. Caches is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: A fast storage area that saves copies of data so the computer can find it quickly next time.

Why is the Plural of Cache “caches”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Cache

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: cache → caches

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Cache

Just add -s to “cache” to make “caches”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: Avoid: 'CATCH' or 'cash-ay'; correct is 'CASH' (one syllable)..

Singular vs Plural Examples with Cache

See cache and caches used in real sentences side by side.

  • The browser cache stores images so websites load faster. B1
  • Clearing the cache freed up 5GB of storage space. B2
  • Database caches reduce query time by 50% or more. B2

How to Pronounce Cache and Caches

Pronounced like 'cash', not 'catch'. Rhymes with 'bash' and 'dash'.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Cache

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Cache

From French 'cache' (hiding place). Applied to computing in 1960s for memory optimization.

Cultural note: Common in web browsers (page cache), CPUs (L1/L2 cache), and content delivery networks (CDN caches).

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Cache

What is the plural of “cache”?

The plural of “cache” is “caches”.

Is “caches” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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