plural oddities
1
: an odd person, thing, event, or trait
2
: the quality or state of being odd
Examples of oddity in a Sentence
Her shyness makes her a bit of an oddity in the business world.
The zoo has such oddities as anteaters and platypuses.
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Always an oddity as a planet, Pluto was demoted to dwarf planet in 2006.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The oddity took place in the bottom of the sixth inning with Brewers batter Jake Bauers at the plate going up against Rays pitcher Cole Sulser.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Another oddity is Ringwald’s co-worker in the record store (Annie Potts), a ’60s leftover who looks 15, alternates between punk and beehive hairdos and listens to the Association, of all groups.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
The oddity took place in the bottom of the sixth inning with Brewers batter Jake Bauers at the plate going up against Rays pitcher Cole Sulser.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Another oddity is Ringwald’s co-worker in the record store (Annie Potts), a ’60s leftover who looks 15, alternates between punk and beehive hairdos and listens to the Association, of all groups.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oddity
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“Oddity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oddity. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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oddity
noun
odd·i·ty
ˈäd-ət-ē 
plural oddities
1
: something odd
2
: the quality or state of being odd
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