: an occurrence or phenomenon (see phenomenon sense 1) believed to portend a future event : augury
The dark clouds were considered a bad omen.
Examples of omen in a Sentence
They regarded the win as a good omen for the team.
omens of things to come
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Myths, legends and horror films have turned it into an omen of bad luck.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The number 13 has long been associated with negative omens.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The run-in form of England midfielder Eberechi Eze at previous employers Crystal Palace (22 goals in 41 games between March and May for club and country in the past three seasons) could be another positive omen for Arteta, but timing will be paramount across the board.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
For many cultures throughout history, blood moons have served as an omen, often an ominous one.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The number 13 has long been associated with negative omens.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The run-in form of England midfielder Eberechi Eze at previous employers Crystal Palace (22 goals in 41 games between March and May for club and country in the past three seasons) could be another positive omen for Arteta, but timing will be paramount across the board.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
For many cultures throughout history, blood moons have served as an omen, often an ominous one.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Omen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/omen. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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: a happening believed to be a sign or warning of some future event
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