plural oaths
ˈōt͟hz 
ˈōths
1
a(1)
: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a deity to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
(2)
: a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court.
b
: something (such as a promise) corroborated by an oath
They were required to swear an oath of loyalty.
took the oath of office
2
: an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name
Examples of oath in a Sentence
an oath to defend the nation
He uttered an oath and walked away.
Recent Examples on the Web
His wife of 50 years, Paula Bruner, administered the oath.
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Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The oaths that women swore in labor were concerned with this problem of parting one body from another.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Victor Lindelof’s pre-match comments smacked of bombast and confidence, the sort of words which are said but not meant, platitudes used to motivate rather than to be sworn under oath.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
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Noah Daly
june 16, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
The oaths that women swore in labor were concerned with this problem of parting one body from another.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
Victor Lindelof’s pre-match comments smacked of bombast and confidence, the sort of words which are said but not meant, platitudes used to motivate rather than to be sworn under oath.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 June 2026
Perhaps the cage fighters will enter proclaiming some version of the gladiator’s oath.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oath
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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