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.—
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Vibration from nearby construction can contribute and sea rise or something else could be affecting sand deep under our feet.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
For those looking for a job — or something that pays a lot better — the Work in Texas website has a plethora of openings for various companies.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
Earlier instruments offered only partial clues, leaving scientists unsure whether the odd objects near Sagittarius A* were dust clouds, stars, or something in between.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
After a half-day hike along Lost Lake Trail or something more strenuous, like Upper Piney River Falls, take a seat at El Segundo.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
For those looking for a job — or something that pays a lot better — the Work in Texas website has a plethora of openings for various companies.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
Earlier instruments offered only partial clues, leaving scientists unsure whether the odd objects near Sagittarius A* were dust clouds, stars, or something in between.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
After a half-day hike along Lost Lake Trail or something more strenuous, like Upper Piney River Falls, take a seat at El Segundo.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Or something.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20something. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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