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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Oh my gosh, thank you so much for having me. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Oh my gosh, Trinity and Kayda are my girls. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 17 June 2026 The line was that lawyers weren’t technologists, by gosh, so how could they be held to comprehend that AI can hallucinate? Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 Oh my gosh, there’s like all sorts of people. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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