# phoenixes

Pronunciation: say "FEE-nik-siz" /ˈfinɪksɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of phoenix. — plural of phoenix
   - Simple: Plural of phoenix. Use it when you mean more than one.
   - _Embroidered phoenixes and dragons decorated the bride's silk robe._
   - _Several airlines that went bankrupt have since become phoenixes, flying again under new owners._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of phoenix. *(Australia)* — third-person singular simple present indicative of phoenix
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of phoenix. Use it after he, she, it or one person or thing.
   - _Each time the firm phoenixes its assets into a new company, its creditors are left holding an empty shell._
   - _A director who phoenixes a failing business to avoid its debts can face heavy penalties._

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