English · Family & People
boys
/bɔɪz/
[/bɔɪz/]
plural of boy
Beginnernoun
Definition
Boys is the plural of boy, young male children.
Example
The boys played football outside.
The boys played football outside.
Etymology
Of uncertain origin; as the 'y' follows a vowel, the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in family and school life.