Alexandra Gibson , correct! When it's a noun, it's loaves - the plural of loaf. However, you can use it as a verb and then it's loafs - as in she loafs around the house on vacay.
Weird plurals in English: Men, geese, sheep, knives and many more
What do you call 13 loaves of bread?
The term “bakers dozen” goes all the way back to medieval England, where bakers were making 13 instead of the standard 12 loaves of bread to avoid jail time.
The plural of fish is usually fish. When referring to more than one species of fish, especially in a scientific context, you can use fishes as the plural. The zodiac sign Pisces is also often referred to as fishes.
The plural of “calf” is “calves.” It can be used to describe certain young animals (e.g., “elephant calves”) or the muscles behind the lower legs (e.g., “strong calves”). Calfs and calves are often confused, but calfs is never the correct plural form.
🇩🇪 Germany boasts over 3,000 types of bread. Pumpernickel's name isn't the only quirky thing about it. The flavor and baking method are also all its own. Germany boasts over 3,000 types of bread.
