our

adjective

är,

ˈau̇(-ə)r 

: of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself especially as possessors or possessor, agents or agent, or objects or object of an action

our throne

our actions

our being chosen

Examples of our in a Sentence

We are defending our rights.

We were criticized for our actions.

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oure, from Old English ūre; akin to Old High German unsēr our, Old English ūs us

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing our

• go our/their/your several ways
• his/her/their/my/our spirits rise
• in the year of our Lord
• one of our/your/their number
• our time
• put their/our/your heads together

Kids Definition

our

adjective

är 

(ˈ)au̇(ə)r

: of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself

our house

our actions

our being chosen