"What's the plural of beau?"
The plural of beau is beaus or beaux.
Definition of beau:
A beau is a term used to refer to a stylish and fashionable man, typically someone who is a suitor or romantic partner. The word is often used to describe a man who is attractive, well-dressed, and has refined manners.
Plural of Beau Example Sentences
- Single Examples:
- She was accompanied by her dashing beau at the gala event.
- He courted her like a true beau, bringing her flowers and serenading her.
- They admired his sense of style and elegance, considering him the town's most eligible beau.
- Plural Examples:
- At the ball, there were many well-dressed beaus accompanying the ladies.
- They were captivated by the charm and charisma of the eligible beaux in the social circle.
- We attended a wedding where the bridesmaids were escorted by their beaus.
Beaus vs. Beaux
The graph shows the occurances of the plural of beau in written English since 1800 using Google's Ngram Viewer.
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