Possessive Noun Examples
A possessive noun shows ownership or belonging. It is typically formed by adding an apostrophe and an "s" to the end of a noun, or just an apostrophe for plural nouns that already end in "s".
Here are common examples of possessive nouns:
Possessive Nouns for People
Individual Names
Alex's book
Brian's laptop
Carla's pen
David's bicycle
Emily's dress
Frank's hat
George's idea
Hannah's cat
Isabella's shoes
Jack's car
Kevin's phone
Laura's notebook
Mark's glasses
Nancy's watch
Olivia's backpack
Paul's camera
Queen's crown
Rachel's scarf
Steve's guitar
Tom's jacket
Ursula's painting
Victor's helmet
Wendy's garden
Xavier's dog
Yolanda's ring
Zach's ball
Amy's tablet
Ben's coffee
Clara's project
Dan's office
Family Relationships
Aunt's recipe
Brother's homework
Cousin's party
Dad's wallet
Daughter's toy
Father's advice
Grandma's cookies
Grandpa's stories
Husband's tie
Mom's car
Mother's day
Nephew's gift
Niece's drawing
Sister's dress
Son's game
Uncle's watch
Wife's book
Grandparent's house
Sibling's room
Parent's decision
Aunt's garden
Brother's friend
Cousin's visit
Dad's tools
Daughter's school
Father's shoes
Grandma's knitting
Grandpa's hat
Husband's wallet
Mom's recipe
Possessive Nouns for Animals
Pet Names
Bella's collar
Charlie's toy
Daisy's bowl
Duke's leash
Felix's litter
Ginger's food
Hank's bed
Leo's brush
Max's harness
Milo's ball
Oliver's cage
Oscar's tank
Rex's bone
Rocky's treat
Ruby's crate
Sam's sweater
Shadow's tag
Simba's dish
Spot's kennel
Tiger's blanket
Toby's park
Zoe's perch
Finn's tank
Luna's bell
Buddy's house
Coco's sweater
Duke's fence
Mia's ribbon
Riley's bath
Teddy's chew
Possessive Nouns for Objects and Places
Objects
Book's cover
Car's engine
Chair's leg
Computer's screen
Door's handle
House's roof
Lamp's shade
Pen's cap
Phone's case
Table's edge
Window's glass
Bicycle's pedal
Bottle's cap
Camera's lens
Desk's drawer
Laptop's keyboard
Mirror's frame
Picture's frame
Remote's button
Television's remote
Wall's paint
Watch's strap
Bag's zipper
Box's lid
Keyboard's key
Knife's blade
Mug's handle
Pillow's cover
Shoe's sole
Wallet's pocket
Places
Airport's lounge
City's park
Country's flag
Island's beach
Library's entrance
Museum's exhibit
Park's bench
School's playground
Town's square
Village's market
Building's architecture
Café's menu
Garden's gate
Hotel's lobby
Market's stall
Restaurant's kitchen
River's bank
Shop's window
Stadium's seating
Street's lamp
Theater's stage
Zoo's enclosure
Bridge's design
Campus's lawn
Harbor's dock
Mall's entrance
Office's layout
Plaza's fountain
Station's platform
Temple's courtyard