they're

[ thair; unstressed ther ]

1. contraction of they are.

they're

/ ðɛə; ˈðeɪə /

contraction of

1. they are

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

I do this crazy thing where instead of pushing up for higher notes theyre singing down into them.

From The Daily Beast

Depend on it that theyre on the scent down there, and that if he moved hed blow upon the thing at once.

From Project Gutenberg

Besides ourselves, theres not a creature in the house except Toby and the boys, and theyre safe enough.

From Project Gutenberg

And theyre always talking about the wickedness of the boss and the sweetness of the working man.

From Project Gutenberg

If you dont give up that girl, an pay somethin for her, theyre goin to kill us both.

From Project Gutenberg

Theyre goin to cut our heads off, capn, and give em to the witch-woman, to hang outside her hut!

From Project Gutenberg