batteries

/ˈbætəriz/

nounbat · ter · ies

Think: a BAT in a TERRy’s box—BAT + TER + IES = batteries.

Yes, it's batteries. Keep the middle as -tter- (double t), and remember the plural ends with -ies (battery → batteries).

Definitions

  1. nounMore than one battery; devices that store energy and provide power to something, such as a toy, flashlight, or phone.
  2. noun(Law) More than one act of battery; unlawful physical attacks or harmful contact.

Examples

  • We packed extra batteries for the flashlight before the camping trip.
  • The remote stopped working, so I replaced the old batteries with new ones.
  • Please recycle used batteries instead of throwing them in the trash.

Synonyms

cellspower cellsaccumulatorspower sources

Translations

ES bateríasPT bateriasFR piles (ou batteries)

Common misspellings

baterriesbattriesbatterysbatteriesesbatterries

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