gosh
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of gosh
First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God
Example Sentences
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“It’s not like, ‘Oh, gosh, I only have $100.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I didn’t think about how hard it actually would be, and I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I’m not going to be able to find them.’”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Oh gosh, there’s so many people whose work I admire, but I think the person that I just have so much awe and admiration for is Jean Smart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"She just said 'oh my gosh, I can't believe that you have it'," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Oh, gosh, it was grand—” he said, his voice catching in his throat.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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