gosh
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of gosh
First recorded in 1750–60; euphemistic alteration of God
Example Sentences
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By the time the game went into extra innings, four sections were filled, leaving Bradford thinking to himself, “Oh my gosh, we really just started that.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Going viral was just such a slap in the face. Like, 'Oh my gosh, this can't be ignored any more. People are actually listening'."
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
“My gosh, we’re getting into the Ben Hill Griffin stuff. It’s just phenomenal,” said Dantzler.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
And gosh, that’s one of the highest compliments you could get.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
When one flipped, good gosh it sent a spray of yellow all over the dern animal, the stalls, the hayracks, everything.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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