Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Empty”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Empty
Empty is the singular noun form. Empties is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Having nothing inside; not filled with anything or anyone.
Why is the Plural of Empty “empties”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Empty
When a word ends in consonant + y, change the y to -ies. Example: empty → empties
How to Remember the Plural of Empty
Just add -s to “empty” to make “empties”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some add a vowel in the middle: em-PUH-tee instead of EMP-tee..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Empty
See empty and empties used in real sentences side by side.
- The empty cup sat on the kitchen table after she finished drinking. A1
- He looked around the empty room and felt lonely. A1
- The gas tank was nearly empty, so we needed to refill it soon. A2
How to Pronounce Empty and Empties
Stress on first syllable: EMP-tee. The 'y' at the end sounds like 'ee'.
Origin and Etymology of Empty
Old English 'æmtig', from 'æmte' meaning empty or idle.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Empty
What is the plural of “empty”?
The plural of “empty” is “empties”.
Is “empties” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.