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.