where's

American  

[hwairz, wairz] / ʰwɛərz, wɛərz /

1. contraction of where is:

   Where's my belt?

2. contraction of where has: Where's he been all night?

3. contraction of where does:

   Where's he study law?

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

The educational rock band Jelly of the Month Club along with guest musicians Charlie Brown, Lucy, Schroeder and Linus set up the show’s finale with a question: “Where’s that crazy dog?”

From Los Angeles Times

The Nathanael West novel is, of course, essential, so where’s the movie?

From Los Angeles Times

“Where’s the confetti? I thought we’re having confetti,” she joked.

From Los Angeles Times

He hollered, “Where’s Creighton?” and, moments later, shook hands with lead prosecutor Creighton Waters as he entered.

From The Wall Street Journal

I plugged dad’s Social Security number into “Where’s My Refund?” at irs.gov.

From The Wall Street Journal