Study Resource: Examples of mass nouns in English
The table below contains some examples of mass nounsNo definition set for mass nounsLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. in English.
Broad category | Subcategory | Examples |
|---|---|---|
Abstract Nouns nouns that you cannot touch | weather | wind, sunshine, humidity, thunder, weather, cold, heat, lightning, fog, chill, moisture |
art, music, literature | art, music, literature, grammar, fiction, impressionism, writing | |
nature and science | gravity, evolution, astronomy, geology, chemistry, energy, nature | |
medicine | pneumonia, nausea, diabetes, COVID, therapy, medicine, hypoxia, flu, gout | |
other concepts | admiration, intelligence, wisdom, knowledge, justice, equality, independence, honesty, bravery, advice, anger, information, advice, anticipation, confusion, education, fun, luck, grammar, wealth | |
Concrete Nouns nouns for things you can touch | building or crafting materials | lumber, metal, wood, wool, cotton, clay, fabric, glass, plastic, paste, paper, thread, canvas, nylon, resin |
foods we serve in portions or measure | bread, cheese, sugar, bacon, flour, salt, chocolate, cereal, jam, butter, seafood, pasta, lettuce, gum, salsa, spaghetti, toast, meat, beef, salad, pork | |
gasses | hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, smoke, vapor, helium, steam, air | |
liquids | blood, water, orange juice, milk, tea, oil, slime, soup, gasoline, honey, coffee, sweat, perfume, bleach, shampoo, glue, milk, coffee, wine, honey, beer, cream, sunscreen | |
natural substances | ice, foliage, mud, snow, rain, hail, sap, bark | |
powders and grainy substances | powder, cat litter, dust, sand, gravel, dirt | |
general terms for groups of similar items | luggage, furniture, baggage, clothing, money, garbage, jewelry, merchandise, stuff, hardware |
