- plural of male.
males
Example Sentences
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In another spot of good news, firefighters Thursday rescued from the heart of the fire zone a black grouse -- an endangered species, with only 14 males and four or five females remaining in Belgium.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
“When the males interact with each other, you hear the thump thump thump of their paws.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Ages ranged from 14-74 for males and 17-82 for females.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
They’re also huge — females can exceed 800 pounds and males 1,500 or more — with pointy horns and protective instincts, especially around the young.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Most people don’t realize how dangerous wild boars are, especially in the fall, when the males are fighting for dominance.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
