hers

Definition

That or those belonging to her; the possessive case of she, used without a following noun.

Etymology

From Middle English hires, heres, hers, attested since the 1300s. Equivalent to her + -s (compare -'s).

Example Sentences

• "That handbag is hers. These gloves are also hers."
• "Mine is the blue one, and hers is the red one."
• "This is a favourite song of hers."