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\ ˈau̇(-ə)rz 
, ärz \
, ärz \Definition of ours
: that which belongs to us —used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective our
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pronounEnglish Language Learners Definition of ours
: that which belongs to or is connected with us : our one : our ones
ours
pronoun\ ˈau̇rz , ärz \
, ärz \Kids Definition of ours
: that which belongs to us This classroom is ours. These desks are ours.
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The first known use of ours was in the 14th century
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