The plural form of most nouns is created simply by adding the letter s. • more than one snake = snakes • more than one ski = skis • more than one Barrymore = Barrymores
Words that end in -ch, x, s or s-like sounds, however, will require an -es for the plural: • more than one witch = witches • more than one box = boxes • more than one gas = gases • more than one bus = buses • more than one kiss = kisses • more than one Jones = Joneses
Note that some dictionaries list "busses" as an acceptable plural for "bus." Presumably, this is because the plural "buses" looks like it ought to rhyme with the plural of "fuse," which is "fuses." "Buses" is still listed as the preferable plural form. "Busses" is