904 – How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms?

Did you know? Eating healthy foods can make you healthy, but I heard that drinking certain wines with cheeses can make you happy. Foods? Wines? Cheeses?

You know, English is a strange language sometimes. Like, words that are usually uncountable suddenly show up with an “s” on the end. Like…foods, cheeses, and wines? Wait a minute — aren’t those uncountable nouns? Well… yes! But also… no. Let me show you how it works — and why it actually makes a lot of sense once you understand the pattern.

FAQ
Question: How come we can say foods, hairs, and freedoms?
Answer: Some uncountable nouns become countable when they are used to refer to types of things.

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