oh

¹ American  

[oh] / oʊ /

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.).

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to).

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

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noun

plural

oh's, ohs

1. the exclamation “oh.”.

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”.

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh ² American  

[oh] / oʊ /

noun

1. Sadaharu born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

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OH ³ American  

abbreviation

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. (used in digital communications) other half.

3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

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oh ¹ British  

/ əʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

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1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH ² British  

abbreviation

1. Ohio

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Etymology

Origin of oh

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Oh my, it really did get more expensive by a few dollars! Luckily, I can survive a few more weeks with two packs of gim, but if I see the same or higher price later, I probably won't restock," she said.

From BBC

“Most people would have said, ‘Oh well, that’s too bad.

From The Wall Street Journal

“But not J. David. What he said was, ‘Oh, guess we better try to build one.’

From The Wall Street Journal

“Oh really,” the social worker mused, stroking his beard as he approached the large wooden reception desk.

From Literature

“Oh, is your grandmother…” He struggled to remember the name of the lady who’d tried to give him her doll.

From Literature