Greengrocer facts for kids
A greengrocer is a person who sells fresh fruits and vegetables. They might own a shop or work in one. This word is mostly used in places like the United Kingdom and Australia.
In the United States, people usually say produce store or produce shop instead. Long ago, these special shops were very common. But over time, big supermarkets started selling more fruits and veggies.
Even though they are rarer now, you can still find greengrocers. Look for them in small towns, at street markets, or even inside larger supermarkets.
The Greengrocer's Apostrophe
Have you ever seen a sign that says apple's or banana's when it means more than one apple or banana? This is a common mistake with apostrophes.
When an apostrophe is used incorrectly to make a word plural, like apple's instead of apples, it's often called a "greengrocer's apostrophe." This name comes from how often this mistake used to appear on signs outside fruit and vegetable shops.
See also
In Spanish: Frutería para niños
