Definition of greengrocer's apostrophe in English:

greengrocer's apostrophe

(also greengrocers' apostrophe)

noun

British informal

An apostrophe placed incorrectly before the final 's' of a plural noun (e.g. a kilo of potato's)
the Apostrophe Protection Society will have to work vigorously if it is going to have any effect on the greengrocer's apostrophe
Example sentencesExamples
- Mallard's examples of rampant apostrophization not surprisingly include the much-maligned greengrocer's apostrophe("fresh apple's").
- The greengrocer's apostrophe is commonest in handwritten signs and greengrocers are prominent among those who often have to write quick, informal notices for public display.
- Blog entries lean heavily on the greengrocer's apostrophe, with numerous photographs of offending signs.
- The greengrocer's apostrophe is most often found on signs outside shops on goods for sale: "Tool's reduced"; in shop windows: "Sales assistant's wanted"; and on public noticeboards, especially in personal advertisements: "Lawn's mowed at competitive rates".
- This common misuse has been affectionately dubbed "the greengrocer's apostrophe" by specialists in English usage.
- Why did they select the spelling with the greengrocer's apostrophe?
- The greengrocers' apostrophe sneaks into everything from apple's to yam's.

Origin

1990s: with allusion to use on handwritten signs advertising produce for sale.

Definition of greengrocer's apostrophe in US English:

greengrocer's apostrophe

(also greengrocers' apostrophe)

noun

British informal

An apostrophe placed incorrectly before the final 's' of a plural noun (e.g. a pound of potato's)
the Apostrophe Protection Society will have to work vigorously if it is going to have any effect on the greengrocer's apostrophe
Example sentencesExamples
- This common misuse has been affectionately dubbed "the greengrocer's apostrophe" by specialists in English usage.
- The greengrocers' apostrophe sneaks into everything from apple's to yam's.
- Why did they select the spelling with the greengrocer's apostrophe?
- The greengrocer's apostrophe is most often found on signs outside shops on goods for sale: "Tool's reduced"; in shop windows: "Sales assistant's wanted"; and on public noticeboards, especially in personal advertisements: "Lawn's mowed at competitive rates".
- The greengrocer's apostrophe is commonest in handwritten signs and greengrocers are prominent among those who often have to write quick, informal notices for public display.
- Blog entries lean heavily on the greengrocer's apostrophe, with numerous photographs of offending signs.
- Mallard's examples of rampant apostrophization not surprisingly include the much-maligned greengrocer's apostrophe("fresh apple's").

Origin

1990s: with allusion to use on handwritten signs advertising produce for sale.

词汇	greengrocer's apostrophe
释义	Definition of greengrocer's apostrophe in English: greengrocer's apostrophe (also greengrocers' apostrophe) noun British informal An apostrophe placed incorrectly before the final 's' of a plural noun (e.g. a kilo of potato's) the Apostrophe Protection Society will have to work vigorously if it is going to have any effect on the greengrocer's apostrophe Example sentencesExamples Mallard's examples of rampant apostrophization not surprisingly include the much-maligned greengrocer's apostrophe("fresh apple's"). The greengrocer's apostrophe is commonest in handwritten signs and greengrocers are prominent among those who often have to write quick, informal notices for public display. Blog entries lean heavily on the greengrocer's apostrophe, with numerous photographs of offending signs. The greengrocer's apostrophe is most often found on signs outside shops on goods for sale: "Tool's reduced"; in shop windows: "Sales assistant's wanted"; and on public noticeboards, especially in personal advertisements: "Lawn's mowed at competitive rates". This common misuse has been affectionately dubbed "the greengrocer's apostrophe" by specialists in English usage. Why did they select the spelling with the greengrocer's apostrophe? The greengrocers' apostrophe sneaks into everything from apple's to yam's. Origin 1990s: with allusion to use on handwritten signs advertising produce for sale. Definition of greengrocer's apostrophe in US English: greengrocer's apostrophe (also greengrocers' apostrophe) noun British informal An apostrophe placed incorrectly before the final 's' of a plural noun (e.g. a pound of potato's) the Apostrophe Protection Society will have to work vigorously if it is going to have any effect on the greengrocer's apostrophe Example sentencesExamples This common misuse has been affectionately dubbed "the greengrocer's apostrophe" by specialists in English usage. The greengrocers' apostrophe sneaks into everything from apple's to yam's. Why did they select the spelling with the greengrocer's apostrophe? The greengrocer's apostrophe is most often found on signs outside shops on goods for sale: "Tool's reduced"; in shop windows: "Sales assistant's wanted"; and on public noticeboards, especially in personal advertisements: "Lawn's mowed at competitive rates". The greengrocer's apostrophe is commonest in handwritten signs and greengrocers are prominent among those who often have to write quick, informal notices for public display. Blog entries lean heavily on the greengrocer's apostrophe, with numerous photographs of offending signs. Mallard's examples of rampant apostrophization not surprisingly include the much-maligned greengrocer's apostrophe("fresh apple's"). Origin 1990s: with allusion to use on handwritten signs advertising produce for sale.
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