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

“It’s not like, ‘Oh, gosh, I only have $100.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Gibson says, “She’s like, ‘Oh, my gosh, of course; yes, go right ahead.’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026

“They went quick, but gosh he had something to finish with.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026

"I was telling myself, gosh, this guy is just incredible. He can see right through me," she says.

From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026

Miss Love swung around, her hands clenched, face red, those gray-blue eyes hard as steel, and the fanciest gosh dern words coming out of that big mouth you ever heard.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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