of, belonging to, or associated in some way with us
our best vodka
our parents are good to us
belonging to or associated with all people or people in general
our nearest planet is Venus
a formal word for my used by editors or other writers, and monarchs
informal (often sarcastic) used instead of your
are our feet hurting?
dialect belonging to the family of the speaker
it's our Sandra's birthday tomorrow
See me.
See -or 1.
before 900; Middle English oure, Old English ūre, suppletive genitive plural of wē we from same base as ūs us
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"They're predators – they take fish and frogs, but our biggest concern is that they feed on mammals," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I hope we leaned into his complexity and our show makes you return to his incredible book.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues," she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
My husband and I are in our mid-60s.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In the kitchen, Aunt J is making our usual birthday breakfast—rabbit-shaped pancakes with chocolate chips for eyes, bacon, and eggs.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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