Synonyms

gosh

American

[gosh] / gɒʃ /

interjection

(used as an exclamation or mild oath).

Gosh, this bag is heavy!

gosh British

/ ɡɒʃ /

interjection

an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder

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Etymology

Origin of gosh

First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God

Example Sentences

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gosh

Now I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, am I going to repeat this?’

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

“You can walk your dog out in public and cross a beautiful woman, then they go, ‘Oh my gosh.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

“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

“The coyote that bit that kid? Oh my gosh, it could have bit me!”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

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