or

[ɔːr]

Definition:
1. Used to introduce another possibility.
2. Used in negative sentences when mentioning two or more things.
3. Otherwise.

Use 'or' in a sentence:

1. The amendment prohibits obscene or indecent materials which denigrate the objects or beliefs of a particular religion.
2. The chevron or arrow road sign indicates a sharp bend to the left or right.
3. Existing timbers are replaced or renewed.
4. What difference will it make if he knows or not?
5. They're always protesting about something or saving the trees or whatever.
6. He said he didn't have time or made some such excuse.
7. We could meet today or tomorrow—I don't mind one way or the other.
8. You can add edge enhancement or smoothness to a Jpeg, or vary the colour depth.
9. Are they Catholic or Protestant?
10. Are we going now or what?
11. No gimmickry or hoopla is necessary.
12. There are any number of ways to move or copy icons or create shortcuts in Windows.
13. "Aventure" is often glossed as simply good or bad "fortune" or "chance."
14. In theory, these machines should last for ten years or more.
15. He was lying—or was he?
16. Are they talking Swedish or Danish?
17. He was in the front room, or the lounge or whatever you want to call it.
18. Do you prefer checks or stripes?
19. Would you prefer rice or noodles?
20. I don't drink whisky or brandy or any other spirits.
21. You must slow down or you'll make yourself ill.
22. He comes from Leeds or thereabouts.
23. She must be 25 or thereabouts.
24. Do you want the good news or the bad news first?
25. Is that a single or a double you want?
26. Do you want one or two?
27. Would you like tea or coffee?
28. "Tea or coffee?" John asked.
29. Shall we go for plan A or plan B?
30. I generally get what I want one way or another.
31. The operation could prolong his life by two or three years.
32. I need a simple yes or no to my questions.
33. We all fear disability or infirmity.
34. I could come next week, or the week after.
35. Well? Are you going to tell us or not?
36. She always had one or two students boarding with her.
37. You can back up another two feet or so.
38. Is the property or any part thereof used for commercial activity?
39. Somehow or other I must get a new job.
40. Are you coming or not?
41. Do you want a room with a bath or one without?
42. Would you prefer red or white?
43. Would you like red or white?
44. May I borrow it for a day or two?
45. It'll cost € 100 or so.
46. How much will it cost, more or less?
47. Are you thick, or what?
48. I was determined to go, come hell or high water.
49. That may or may not be true.
50. We've had one or two problems ─ nothing serious.
51. If I stay in, my boyfriend cooks a wonderful lasagne or chicken or steak.
52. Children usually transfer to secondary school at 11 or 12.
53. Students will normally take four or five AS subjects.
54. Is this a social visit, or is it business?
55. She told me to get out ─ or words to that effect.
56. The new law will affect us all, directly or indirectly.