plural noun
Several things or plans that you can choose from.
The menu has many options for breakfast.
We compared our options before booking the hotel.
American English
How to pronounce options
nounB1Very common word
AHPshnz
/ˈɑp.ʃn̩z/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of option
Options is the plural of option.
Several things or plans that you can choose from.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Several possible actions or plans that you are free to choose.
We still have options if the first plan fails.
The new policy gives employees more options for flexible hours.
Useful expressions
to avoid deciding too soon so that you can choose later
I'm keeping my options open until I hear from the other company.
to be forced to do something
We had no option but to cancel the trip.