oh

¹

[ oh ]

interjection

1. (used as an expression of surprise, pain, disapproval, etc.):

   Oh, just look at how pretty it is now that you've finished painting!

   Oh, no! I misplaced my keys again.

2. (used in direct address to attract the attention of the person spoken to):

   Oh, John, will you take these books?

noun

, plural oh's, ohs.

1. the exclamation “oh.”:

   She gave a little oh of surprise when she discovered her shoes had disappeared.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter or exclaim “oh.”:

   The hammer dented the wood trim and he ohed in dismay.

Oh

²

[ oh ]

noun

1. Sa·da·ha·ru [sah-d, uh, -, hahr, -oo], born 1940, Chinese baseball player and manager in Japan.

OH

³

abbreviation for

1. Ohio (approved especially for use with zip code).
2. (used in digital communications) other half ( def 2 ).
3. (used in digital communications) overheard.

oh

¹

/ əʊ /

interjection

1. an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc

sentence connector

1. an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc

   oh, I suppose so

OH

²

abbreviation for

1. Ohio

Word History and Origins

Origin of oh¹

First recorded in 1530–40; later spelling of O ²( def )

Example Sentences

“I’ve seen the doc and listened to the podcasts and OH MY GOD.”

From Los Angeles Times

COLUMBUS, OH — We’ve reached the halfway point in the schedule with some surprises, especially near the top of the standings and rankings.

From Seattle Times

For example, the UV can interact with the ozone to produce compounds called OH radicals, which are also powerful oxidizers.

From Science Daily

“OH MY GOODNESS!! Welcome to the world sweet girl! You have the best grandpa in the universe!!” his co-host Savannah Guthrie commented.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s crazy to think I’ve been here a month now,” said Horston, a Dallas native who grew up in Columbus, OH.

From Seattle Times