What is the plural of fox in English? The plural of fox is foxes.

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Plural of Fox – Learn Now

Singular Form of Fox

The singular form of the word is “fox.”

It refers to a small to medium-sized canine mammal with a pointed snout, upright ears, and a bushy tail.

Example in a sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.”

The plural of “fox” is “foxes.”

To make the plural form, add “-es” to the end of the singular noun “fox”.

This rule applies to most nouns ending in “-x,” such as “box” (boxes) and “tax” (taxes).

Example	Sentence
1	A group of foxes is called a “skulk” or a “leash”.
2	Foxes are known for their intelligence and cunning.
3	The foxes’ den was well-hidden in the dense undergrowth.
4	In some cultures, foxes are considered symbols of wisdom and adaptability.
5	Foxes have adapted to live in various environments, from forests to urban areas.

The singular possessive form of “fox” is “fox’s.”

To form the singular possessive, add an apostrophe and an “s” (‘s) to the end of the singular noun “fox.”

Example: “The fox’s tail was fluffy and red.”

The possessive plural form of “fox” is “foxes’.”

To form the possessive plural, first make the noun plural by adding “-es” to “fox”.

Then, add an apostrophe (‘) after the final “s” in “foxes”.

Example: “Urban development threatened the foxes’ habitat.””

Use the plural verb form with the plural “foxes”.

Correct: “The foxes are running.”

Incorrect: “The foxes is running.”

When a word ends in “-f” or “-fe”, change the “f” to “v” and add “-es” to form the plural. However, this rule does not apply to “fox”.

Example: “wolf” becomes “wolves”, but “fox” becomes “foxes”.

Form	Rule	Example
Singular	“fox”	The fox is a clever animal.
Plural	Add “-es” to “fox”	A group of foxes is called a skulk.
Singular Possessive	Add apostrophe and “s” to “fox”	The fox’s fur is thick and warm.
Possessive Plural	Add “-es” to “fox”, then apostrophe	The foxes’ den was hidden in the forest.

Remember to use “foxes” as the plural form and “foxes'” as the possessive plural form. The singular possessive is “fox’s.”