where's

American  

[hwairz, wairz] / ʰwɛərz, wɛərz /

1. contraction of where is:

   Where's my belt?

2. contraction of where has: Where's he been all night?

3. contraction of where does:

   Where's he study law?

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

“We have to look and say ‘where’s the cutoff,’” Duffy said at a press event at Newark Liberty International Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I said, ‘Where’s your husband?’

From Los Angeles Times

Valentin’s character says, “I’m disgusted when you’d make fun of yourself like that. Where’s your self-respect?”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m sorry. It’s not funny. But, wow! Where’s your shirt? And is that blood on your arm?”

From Literature

“Yeah, but where’s the fun in that?”

From Literature