or something

idiom
UK: /ɔːʳ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
US: /ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

  1. Used to indicate that you are not being exact or that there are other possibilities.

    1. I need to buy milk, bread, or something for breakfast tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. We could go to the park, the movies, or something if you're bored this afternoon, right? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to refer to something that is difficult to describe exactly.

    1. He felt strange, ill, or something after the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. There was a funny smell, like burning rubber or something coming from the kitchen this morning. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "or something" in English means: Used to indicate that you are not being exact or that there are other possibilities., Used to refer to something that is difficult to describe exactly..

The phonetic transcription of "or something" is /ɔːʳ ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in British English and /ɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "or something": "I need to buy milk, bread, or something for breakfast tomorrow.". More examples on the page.