Definition of "or"
Kid-friendly meaning of or, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "or" mean?
or (conjunction) — a word that shows a choice between two or more things.
Example sentences using "or"
Grade K–2
Do you want milk or juice?
Grade 3–5
You can play outside now or finish your math homework first.
Grade 6–8
Either we leave the house in the next five minutes or we will be stuck waiting another hour for the next ferry across the harbor.
Words that rhyme with "or"
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