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

Examples of or something in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And so when something went wrong or something went against his wishes, why, there would be a display of anger. —Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025

Whether the choice is made for finances, job duties, or something else, all parties need to know quickly so everyone can move forward. —Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025

Whereas for me, being on a television or on a movie screen or something felt about as likely as going to the moon. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 June 2025

The Red Sox should send the Yankees a fruit basket or something. 7. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above