# geese

/ˈɡis/ (US) · /ɡˈiːs/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/geese
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

the plural form of 'goose'. These are large water birds with long necks that often fly together in a V-shape.

For teachers: the plural of 'goose'; refers to large waterfowl of the family Anatidae. The term is irregular in its pluralisation, following an ancient Germanic pattern of vowel change.

## Examples

- A large flock of geese landed in the field.
- The geese migrate south every winter to find warmer weather and more food.
- While the domestic varieties are often kept for their eggs and down, wild geese are known for their complex social structures and loud, honking calls during flight.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I saw three gooses" but "I saw three geese" — The plural of 'goose' is irregular and uses 'geese' rather than adding '-s'.

## Usage notes

- Irregular plural of 'goose'.

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