eh

interjection

ˈā  ˈe 

ˈa(i)

also with h preceding and/or with nasalization

—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

Recent Examples on the Web

Boston Bruins Hmm, debuts against the Bruins, eh … Does this guy count as obscure? — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

During his time with Boeing, eh worked on the Delta program beginning in 1997 including the initial launches of Delta IV. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Adrienne Roberts There's no mistaking this is a Canadian event, eh? — Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 24 July 2026

Ta’Shawn Poole breaks down his finalists dluow yletamitlu eh esoohc yhW ? — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eh

• des
• heh
• yeh
• kopje
• tempeh
• yahweh
• pirouette

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol

standard oxidation-reduction potential