or something
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.—
Marilyn Reynolds
Marilyn ReynoldsExamples of or something in a Sentence
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But as those careers dwindle into more limited opportunities, players are forced to transition into new livelihoods, whether that be coaching, broadcasting or something else.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The question is whether the posture payoff is hype or something real.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Whether a poolside quaffer or something robust enough for brisket and ribs, there’s no shortage of excellent American wines to choose from.
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Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
There’s always going to be people who don’t like me or my music, or something about me.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The question is whether the posture payoff is hype or something real.
—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Whether a poolside quaffer or something robust enough for brisket and ribs, there’s no shortage of excellent American wines to choose from.
—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
There’s always going to be people who don’t like me or my music, or something about me.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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