Determine the type of noun in this sentence:

The children ran down the street.
The noun in the sentence "The children ran down the street" is "children," which is a common, plural noun. It's a common noun as it names non-specific people (children in general, rather than particular or specific children).
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Determine the type of noun in this sentence:

The children ran down the street.

### Output:
The noun in the sentence "The children ran down the street" is "children," which is a common, plural noun. It's a common noun as it names non-specific people (children in general, rather than particular or specific children).