gosh

[gosh]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation or mild oath).

   Gosh, this bag is heavy!

gosh

/ ɡɒʃ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosh¹

First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God

Word History and Origins

Origin of gosh¹

C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh!

Example Sentences

I said, oh my gosh, that’s the word, privilege.

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There is a sense of anticipation as a member of the research team opens a large a metal cryopreservation tank where Oliver's gene edited stem cells are frozen, having been transported back from GOSH.

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“Oh my gosh, it feels amazing,” McKinley said.

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My mom and I said, “Oh my gosh, maybe.”

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“It’s like, ‘Oh my gosh, you’re a baby,’ ” Brewer said, “and I’m like, ‘Yep, I am.’

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