The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Physical encyclopedias and textbooks were rendered virtually useless.
From Salon ● May 30, 2026
“My father filled my head with stories” about the “pioneer nurseryman,” Mr. Fitzgerald recalls, “while my mother brought me dusty encyclopedias full of primary sources.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Samantha said Max has watched all of Sir David's documentaries and owns more animal encyclopedias than she can keep track of.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
I loved reading books about dogs as a kid, whether they were encyclopedias of breeds or classics like “Hank the Cowdog.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
The answer can usually be found in the dictionary or in the old set of encyclopedias that are in our living room bookcase.
From "Doing Time Online" by Jan Siebold
