gosh

interjection

ˈgäsh How to pronounce gosh (audio)
ˈgȯsh
Synonyms of goshnext
used as a mild oath or to express surprise

Examples of gosh in a Sentence

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Why did this super-sized group of 24 returning players make the Hostmaster General so gosh darn happy? Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026 But oh my gosh, guess what happened, Jenna? Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 17 Feb. 2026 Oh, gosh, there is truth in that. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026 No animals between my legs for, gosh, 56 years. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gosh

Word History

Etymology

euphemism for God

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gosh was in 1757

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“Gosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gosh. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.

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