Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Large”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Large
Large is the singular noun form. Larges is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Bigger than normal; having more size or space than expected.
Why is the Plural of Large “larges”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Large
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: large → larges
How to Remember the Plural of Large
Just add -s to “large” to make “larges”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Pronounced as LAJ instead of LARDJ; the 'r' should be audible..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Large
See large and larges used in real sentences side by side.
- She has a large family with eight children. A1
- The elephant is a large animal that lives in Africa. A1
- Large corporations employ thousands of workers across multiple countries. B1
How to Pronounce Large and Larges
One syllable with the broad 'a' sound like in 'father' /lɑːrdʒ/, not like the 'a' in 'cat'.
Origin and Etymology of Large
From Old French 'large', possibly from Latin 'largus' meaning abundant or wide.
Cultural note: Size perception varies culturally. What counts as 'large' depends on context and comparison with similar objects.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Large
What is the plural of “large”?
The plural of “large” is “larges”.
Is “larges” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.