hers

[ hurz ]

pronoun

1. a form of the possessive case of she used as a predicate adjective:

   The red umbrella is hers. Are you a friend of hers?

2. that or those belonging to her:

   Hers is the biggest garden on the block. Hers are the yellow ones.

hers

/ hɜːz /

pronoun

1. something or someone belonging to or associated with her

   hers is the nicest dress

   that cat is hers

2. of hers
   belonging to or associated with her

Word History and Origins

Origin of hers¹

1300–50; Middle English hirs, equivalent to hire her + -s 's ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hers¹

C14 hires; see her

Example Sentences

Lamirand took steps to protect her mental health by cutting social media ties with people whose values aren’t aligned with hers.

From Los Angeles Times

Now Riggs is poised to win hers, too.

From Slate

My favorite album of hers is “The Sensual World.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We’ll figure it out after that. But, you know, the whims of my life shouldn’t interrupt hers.”

From Los Angeles Times

Hers is one of nine rooms with a bathroom and kitchenette and she is proud to have changed her life and wants to give something back.

From BBC