yours
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


yours

pronoun, singular or plural in construction \ˈyrz, ˈyrz\

Definition of YOURS

: that which belongs to you —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective your <this book is yours> —often used especially with an adverbial modifier in the complimentary close of a letter <yours truly>
yours truly
: i, me, myself <I can take care of yours truly>

Origin of YOURS

Middle English, from your + -s -'s
First Known Use: 1526

Rhymes with YOURS

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: yourself
Previous Word in the Dictionary: yourn
All Words Near: yours

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up yours? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More