ours
Americanpronoun
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(a form of the possessive case of we used as a predicate adjective).
Which house is ours?
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that or those belonging to us.
Ours was given second prize. Ours are in the car.
pronoun
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something or someone belonging to or associated with us
ours have blue tags
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belonging to or associated with us
Etymology
Origin of ours
1250–1300; Middle English (originally north) ures, oures. See our, 's 1
Example Sentences
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In ancient civilizations as in ours, it was status made manifest.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Just having their support for local businesses like ours is what it's all about.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“Categories like ours will benefit” from GLP-1s becoming more widespread and affordable, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
"Families like ours, who used to make sacrifices every year, are now unable even to buy one kilogramme of meat for our children," the 50-year-old said.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Were there cliffs like ours above the houses on Smith Street?
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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