gosh

interjection

ˈgäsh How to pronounce gosh (audio)
ˈgȯsh
Synonyms of goshnext
used as a mild oath or to express surprise

Examples of gosh in a Sentence

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Our whole family was like, ‘Oh my gosh! Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026 Oh my gosh 😂 @robertirwinphotography chaos! Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026 Without question, this has been ramped up because of the war in the Middle East that has brought in, gosh, some 14 countries have been attacked in one way or another. Ford McCracken, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026 Oh my gosh, this dream is over. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gosh

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for God

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gosh was in 1757

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“Gosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gosh. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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