they're

American  

[thair, ther] / ðɛər, ðər /

1. contraction of they are.

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they're British  

/ ðɛə, ˈðeɪə /

contraction

1. they are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

And the band announced Tuesday they’re parting ways with the Wasserman Music agency because the namesake of the agency turned up in the Epstein files.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s gained us a lot of new fans, in theory, like people who don’t necessarily listen to punk rock, or who wouldn’t listen to our music or come to our shows, they now speak out and say, “I support Dropkick Murphys for what they’re doing.”

From Los Angeles Times

The former aspiring model said both she and other victims were willing to be contacted by the Palace, adding "I just hope they're not just saying this. I would like to see them actually taking action".

From BBC

Speaking to BBC Woman's Hour on Wednesday, Wallace said "they're calling him out specifically, as opposed to a general expression of concern for the survivors, which they had already done".

From BBC

"It's a disgrace to Africa. In my country, they're killing students," said Boubacar, a 23-year-old geography student, who was waiting with about 30 others for a bus back home to the Matam region of northern Senegal.

From Barron's