eh

interjection

ˈā How to pronounce eh (audio) ˈe How to pronounce eh (audio)
ˈa(i),
 also with  preceding and/or with nasalization h
used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry
used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement

Examples of eh in a Sentence

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Just another day in the Alps, eh? Will Porter, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025 Not bad for an oil and gas company, eh? EVs can take hours to dozens of minutes to charge up that much, depending on the car's charging system, battery temperature, and the battery chemistry that's optimized for energy capacity, safe operation, and lifespan. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025 Catching flights and feelings, eh? Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2025 Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot’s Canada pavilion is the favorite, eh? Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eh

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eh was in the 13th century

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“Eh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eh. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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