greengrocer's apostrophe

English - English

Definition of greengrocer's apostrophe in English English dictionary

The incorrect use of an apostrophe to form the plural of a word through ignorance of the use of the apostrophe

When applied in English it produces greengrocer's apostrophes.

Hyphenation

greengrocer's a·pos·tro·phe

Etymology

() From the use of such an apostrophe in signs in (some) greengrocers’ shops.