Singular Nouns Examples with Sentences

Singular nouns are words that talk about one person, one place, one thing, or one idea. Learning singular nouns helps beginners speak and write better English.

In this lesson, you will:

• Learn what a singular noun is.

• See a list of common singular noun examples.

• Read easy sentences using singular nouns.

• Understand the difference between singular and plural nouns.

What is a Singular Noun?

A singular noun means only one thing. It does not show more than one.

Examples of Singular Nouns:

• Boy (one boy)
• Apple (one apple)
• Chair (one chair)

List of Singular Noun Examples

Here are some common singular nouns used in daily life:

Person	Place	Thing	Animal
Girl	School	Book	Cat
Doctor	Market	Pen	Dog
Teacher	Room	Phone	Lion
Man	Park	Table	Tiger
Child	City	Chair	Cow

Singular Noun	Example Sentence
Bottle	The bottle is empty now.
Door	I closed the door quietly.
Window	A window was left open.
Clock	The clock is running late.
Plant	This plant needs more sunlight.
Chairman	The chairman announced the result.
Mirror	The mirror fell off suddenly.
Wallet	I lost my wallet yesterday.
Ticket	My ticket is confirmed now.
Friend	A friend helped me move.
Student	The student raised his hand.
Teacher	My teacher gave homework.
Fan	A fan is spinning fast.
Doctor	The doctor checked my throat.
Nurse	The nurse smiled at me.
Child	A child played outside.
Baby	The baby cried loudly.
Cushion	That cushion is so soft.
Mobile	This mobile is very slow.
Printer	The printer ran out of ink.

Example Sentences of Singular Nouns

Singular Noun	Example Sentence
Chair	I cleaned the chair today.
Dog	The dog barked at me.
Book	That book is very interesting.
Phone	I lost my phone again.
Table	She wiped the table nicely.
Pen	He gave me his pen.
Apple	An apple fell from the tree.
Shirt	This shirt is very soft.
Glass	The glass is full of juice.
Cup	The cup is on the shelf.
Laptop	My laptop stopped working suddenly.
Bag	She packed her bag early.
Shoe	This shoe doesn’t fit well.
Room	His room is very clean.
Key	I found your key outside.
Watch	My watch shows wrong time.
Fan	The fan is too slow.
Car	Her car is very old.
Hat	He wore a big hat.
Pencil	She broke her pencil.

Examples of Singular Nouns with Sentences

Singular Noun	Example Sentence
Spoon	The spoon fell on the floor.
Knife	The knife is too sharp.
Plate	A plate broke last night.
Ball	The ball went outside.
Cycle	My cycle got stolen today.
Bed	The bed is very soft.
Candle	This candle smells good.
Bowl	That bowl is full.
Brush	A brush is missing here.
Comb	My comb broke in two.
Shoe	This shoe is too tight.
Toy	The toy makes noise.
Bus	The bus arrived late.
Train	A train left early.
Airport	The airport looks busy.
Station	The station was very crowded.
Ticket	Her ticket got cancelled.
Note	A note was on the table.
Camera	His camera is expensive.
Speaker	The speaker is not working.

Daily Used Singular Nouns with Sentences

Singular Noun	Example Sentence
Board	The board was clean today.
Marker	My marker dried out quickly.
Homework	His homework was complete.
Exam	The exam was very hard.
Result	Her result came yesterday.
Lesson	This lesson is very easy.
Project	My project is not ready.
Bag	That bag looks new.
Dress	This dress is beautiful.
Ticket	The ticket is for tonight.
Flight	My flight got delayed.
Passport	His passport got renewed.
Visa	Her visa was approved.
Receipt	I lost the receipt yesterday.
Menu	The menu looks expensive.
Waiter	The waiter was very polite.
Chef	The chef made pasta.
Bill	Our bill came late.
Dish	The dish tastes amazing.
Order	My order got cancelled.

Commonly Used Singular Nouns in English

Singular Noun	Example Sentence
Notebook	His notebook was left here.
Pen	My pen writes very well.
Desk	This desk is too small.
Bag	Her bag is under the desk.
Alarm	The alarm rang at 6.
Curtain	The curtain is very long.
Rug	A rug is on the floor.
Ceiling	The ceiling has a fan.
Floor	The floor is clean now.
Wall	The wall is white.
Frame	A frame fell down.
Photo	That photo is very old.
Painting	This painting is famous.
Suitcase	His suitcase is very heavy.
Envelope	An envelope is on the table.
Box	The box is empty now.
Gift	A gift came for me.
Ring	That ring looks pretty.
Necklace	Her necklace broke suddenly.
Ticket	I booked a ticket today.

Tips to Remember

• A singular noun means one.

• Most singular nouns become plural by adding -s or -es.

• Use “a” or “an” before a singular noun (example: a chair, an apple).

Singular nouns are simple and used every day. They help you talk about one person, one place, or one thing. Practice using them in your speaking and writing.

Singular vs. Plural Nouns