or something
idiomatic phrase
informal
—used to suggest another name, choice, etc., that is not specified
The man wearing the badge must be a guard or something.
Can I get you a glass of wine or something?
… Art's yard was amazing. Like a park or something, with all kinds of flowers and plants—the kind you only see at the arboretum.—
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This is a division wreaking havoc on its counterparts… or something like that, and through an admittedly small sample of about 30 percent of the season.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Serve that with some crusty bread or crackers or something.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
In order to test the couples’ commitments to each other (or something), the whole cohort speed dates each other, then pair off with new partners from the group based on their initial chemistry.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The head Hang the medium-sized towel from a wall hook – or something similar – midway down the edge of one its long sides.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Serve that with some crusty bread or crackers or something.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
In order to test the couples’ commitments to each other (or something), the whole cohort speed dates each other, then pair off with new partners from the group based on their initial chemistry.
—James Factora, Them., 21 May 2025
The head Hang the medium-sized towel from a wall hook – or something similar – midway down the edge of one its long sides.
—Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for or something
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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