(Definition of our from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

The meaning of OUR is of or relating to us or ourselves or ourself especially as possessors or possessor, agents or agent, or objects …

a form of the possessive case of we used as an attributive adjective: Our team won. Compare ours.

language note: Our is the first person plural possessive determiner. You use our to indicate that something belongs or relates both to …

Oct 14, 2026 · our (first-person plural possessive determiner) Sorry, you're not invited to our party. Paying no attention to Lizzy, Mrs. …

Jul 22, 2025 · The word "our" is a possessive pronoun that signifies shared ownership or association. Its simplicity and ubiquity make …

Our definition: Used as a modifier before a noun.

OUR definition: (a form of the possessive case of we used as an attributive adjective). See examples of our used in a sentence.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026 our (ouə r, ou′ ər; unstressed är), pron. …

'Are' and 'our' are easily confused because they sound similar. 'Are' is from the verb to be. In other words, 'are' is like 'am' and 'is.' …