1. A word or phrase that results from mishearing or misinterpreting a similar-sounding word or phrase, often creating an unintentionally logical or humorous meaning.
Usage: informal; linguistics; The term itself is an eggcorn, derived from a mishearing of 'acorn.'

Examples

• The phrase 'for all intensive purposes' is a common eggcorn for 'for all intents and purposes.'
• Saying 'escape goat' instead of 'scapegoat' is an eggcorn that has become widely recognized.
• Many eggcorns arise from homophones or near-homophones that speakers confuse.
• The term 'eggcorn' itself was coined to describe this linguistic phenomenon after someone misheard 'acorn.'
• Internet forums often collect amusing eggcorns that people have encountered in everyday speech.