our

Definition

Belonging to us, excluding the person(s) being addressed (exclusive our).

Etymology

From Middle English oure, from Old English ūre, ūser (“our”), from Proto-Germanic *unseraz (“of us, our”), from Proto-Indo-European *n̥-s-ero- (“our”). Cognate with Scots oor (“our”), West Frisian ús (“our”), Low German uns (“our”), Dutch onze (“our”), German unser, unsere (“our”) Danish vor (“our”), Norwegian vår (“our”), and more distantly Latin noster.

Example Sentences

• "Sorry, you're not invited to our party."
• "Paying no attention to Lizzy, Mrs. Gibson began calling out our names in alphabetical order."
• "We must try to save our marriage for the sake of our children."

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