ours

/ɑɹz/

UK: /ɑːz/

ours

English Pron Top 1,675

American (Lessac) (medium)

Female 0.8s

American (Amy) (medium)

Female 0.7s

American (Ryan) (medium)

Male 0.3s

Definition

That or those belonging to us.

Etymology

From Middle English oures, attested since the 1300s. Equivalent to our + -s (compare -'s); formed by analogy to his. Displaced ourn (from Middle English ouren) in standard speech.

Example Sentences

"You can't take that! It's ours!"
"Could we ask you to move, please. These seats are ours."
"This beach is a favourite of ours."