✨📕 The NEWThe NEW Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition Over 5,000 words added — Buy Now! Collegiate DictionaryBuy Now!

or under

idiom

: or less (than a stated number or amount)
Most of the restaurant's entrees are $10 or under.

Examples of or under in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Long maturation sous voile, or under a veil of yeast, gives Vin Jaune a salty, earthen complexity, bold spice, and texture that’s satiny, even unctuous—perfect for rich soups and stews. Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Nov. 2025 Their disappearances often went unreported or under-investigated, leaving families desperate for answers. Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025 Even in states with high MMR vaccine uptake, pockets of unvaccinated or under-vaccinated communities can lead to rapid spread. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2025 Each of these picks is $20 or under, and should arrive before the holidays. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for or under

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Or under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20under. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!