wings
/wɪŋz/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The plural of wing. Wings are the two parts on a bird or plane that help it fly. The word can also mean a side part or extension on an object or building.
- The bird spread its wings.
- The plane's wings were covered in ice.
- The house has a new wing on the east side.
Adinary Nuance
Wings is the plural form of wing, so it usually names the two flight parts together. Use wing for one side only, or for one part of a building or object. In everyday English, wings often sounds more concrete than flight or extension.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đôi cánh
- Spanish
- alas
- Chinese
- 翅膀
- Japanese
- 翼
- Korean
- 날개
Etymology
Wings is the plural form of wing, which comes from Old Norse vængr and entered English before the 12th century.
Common phrases
spread your wingsunder your wingsback wingsthe wings of a plane
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is wings the same as wing?
- Wings is the plural form. Use wing for one, and wings for two or more.
- Can wings mean part of a building?
- Yes. A wing can be a side part of a building, museum, or hospital.
- Is wings common in everyday English?
- Yes. It is very common in both spoken and written English.