Goboes

/ˈɡoʊboʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gobo; multiple go-betweens, intermediaries, or light-blocking screens used in theater and film.

Etymology

The standard English plural of 'gobo,' adding the suffix '-es.' The singular 'gobo' likely comes from the abbreviated 'go-between objects' used in theater terminology.

Kelly Says

Different professions develop their own plurals based on pronunciation—'goboes' sounds smoother than 'gobos' to theater people's ears, similar to how we say 'potatoes' rather than 'potatos'!

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