Dad’s or Dads or Dads’?

The term “Dad’s” is a  singular possessive form for the term Dad, e.g., “At Dad’s office, colleagues often gather for casual discussions.” Also, Dads’ is a plural possessive form for the term Dad, e.g., “The Dads’ teamwork makes our neighborhood events special.” The standard plural is “Dads” e.g., “The Dads in our community organize fun activities for the kids.”

Take a look at the overview of these different forms in the chart below;

Form	Example
Singular	Dad
Plural	Dads
Singular possessive	dad’s
Plural possessive	Dads’

Now  see the following examples of how each of the above forms can be used in context.

Singular: Dad is an excellent cook and always prepares delicious meals for the family.

Plural: The Dads in our neighborhood organize an annual charity run.

Singular possessive: Dad’s advice on financial planning is always valuable.

Singular possessive: At the family reunion, everyone enjoyed Dad’s heartfelt speech.

Plural possessive: The Dads’ commitment to community service is commendable.

Continue reading the rest of this lesson to learn more about how to use the plural possessive form for Dad. We have put together great examples to give you a clear understanding of how to use each form in any scenario.

Dads

Dads is the standard plural for Dad. Use it when you are referring to more than one person in the role of a father. The formation of this plural is straightforward, as it simply adds an “s” to the singular form.

• The Dads in our community organize monthly meetings to discuss parenting tips.
• Family barbecues are always lively with the Dads grilling delicious food.
• Dads often share parenting tips and experiences at community gatherings.
• The school event was a success, thanks to the Dads who volunteered.
• Parent-teacher conferences include discussions with the Dads about student progress.
• Summer vacations become adventures with the Dads planning family trips.

There is no need to add an apostrophe at the end of the dads, that would change its meaning. An apostrophe will make it a possessive noun.

Dad’s

Dad’s with an apostrophe and ending in ‘s’ is the standard singular possessive noun for the term dad.  Use it when you are talking about something that belongs to a  single father.

Take a look at some examples on how to use the possessive  noun “dad’s”

• At Dad’s workplace, everyone admires dad’s dedication to his job.
• During the camping trip, we appreciated Dads‘ outdoor survival skills.
• During the race, we cheered for Dad’s fast running.
• During the forest walk, we learn from Dad’s nature knowledge.
• At home, movie nights are fun at Dad’s place with friends.
• At the library, we enjoy books recommended by Dad’s.

Dads’

Dads’, ending with an apostrophe is the plural possessive form for Dad. It follows the English rule that guides the formation of plural possessives by adding an apostrophe at the end.

• School projects succeed with the Dads’ generous support.
• Dads‘ volunteer work keeps our local park clean and inviting.
• Barbecues are tasty with the Dads’ grilling skills on display.
• Young fathers benefit from the Dads’ mentoring and advice.