plural oaths
ˈōt͟hz 
ˈōths
1
a(1)
: a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
(2)
: a solemn attestation of the truth or inviolability of one's words
The witness took an oath to tell the truth in court.
b
: something (such as a promise) corroborated by an oath
They were required to swear an oath of loyalty.
took the oath of office
2
: an irreverent or careless use of a sacred name
Examples of oath in a Sentence
an oath to defend the nation
He uttered an oath and walked away.
Recent Examples on the Web
Within hours of taking the oath on January 20, Trump pardoned 1,500 people either convicted or or facing charges related to the January 6, 2021 riots at the U.S. Capitol.
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anabaptists believe a true biblical church must uphold principles such as nonviolence, unconditional forgiveness, adult baptism, church discipline, and a refusal to bear arms or swear oaths.
Mennonites, named after early leader Menno Simons, vary widely in practice today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The narrators of these songs don’t worry about betraying an oath or straying from a traditional role; friends and family figure only as concerned characters wondering whether their newly single buddy is okay.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
So did the norms of courtship—the moral status of promises, oaths, and kisses, for instance, or how to value the love of a good man versus the money of a worse one.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Anabaptists believe a true biblical church must uphold principles such as nonviolence, unconditional forgiveness, adult baptism, church discipline, and a refusal to bear arms or swear oaths.
Mennonites, named after early leader Menno Simons, vary widely in practice today.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The narrators of these songs don’t worry about betraying an oath or straying from a traditional role; friends and family figure only as concerned characters wondering whether their newly single buddy is okay.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 June 2025
So did the norms of courtship—the moral status of promises, oaths, and kisses, for instance, or how to value the love of a good man versus the money of a worse one.
—Merve Emre, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for oath
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“Oath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oath. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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