druthers
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of druthers
1870–75; plural of druther, ( I, you, etc.) 'd rather (contraction of would rather )
Explanation
Druthers means free choice or preference. When you have your druthers, you can do what you want. The word druthers always appears in the plural form and usually in a phrase like "If I had my druthers..." It refers to a preference, wish, or desire. If you had your druthers, maybe you would sleep till 11 every day. If you had your druthers, maybe you would live in Australia. The word druthers evolved from a pronunciation of the phrase I’d rather, which should help you remember the meaning: Your druthers are the things you’d rather do.
Example Sentences
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Instead, LIV turned into an easy punchline, ridiculed for its dismal TV ratings, its schlocky apparel and teams with beer league softball names: HiFlyers, Crushers, Majesticks, Cleeks and RangeGoats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The Crushers won $14 million from the $50 million purse.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2023
It was the second win of the season on the Saudi-funded tour for DeChambeau, whose Crushers — including Lahiri — won the team competition by three shots.
From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023
He is compelled to help Picard, Riker and the Crushers and resents nearly every minute of it – but follows through because he's duty-bound, Starfleet to the core.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2023
New Oat Crushers, 2l. 15s. 6d., ditto 4l. 5s. 6d.;
From Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
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