or something
idiomatic phrase
informal
—used to suggest another name, choice, etc., that is not specified
The man wearing the badge must be a guard or something.
Can I get you a glass of wine or something?
… Art's yard was amazing. Like a park or something, with all kinds of flowers and plants—the kind you only see at the arboretum.—
Marilyn Reynolds
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Beach said that tiny homes or something similar may be an option in the future.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
But a dream role would be Star Wars or to be in Tangled or something like that.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
At the time, the community board hoped the houses might be used for a museum or something else for the public.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
On one hand, this could be tied to travel or international relations, or something more down-to-earth like legalities or getting involved with spiritual communities.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
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Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Oct. 2025
But a dream role would be Star Wars or to be in Tangled or something like that.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
At the time, the community board hoped the houses might be used for a museum or something else for the public.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 20 Oct. 2025
On one hand, this could be tied to travel or international relations, or something more down-to-earth like legalities or getting involved with spiritual communities.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for or something
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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