Study Resource: Examples of mass nouns in English
The table below contains some examples of 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 |
