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[US]/ɔ:/
[UK]/ɔr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

conj. used to connect alternatives; otherwise; as well as.

Phrases & Collocations

or else

or not

either...or

Example Sentences

You can choose to study abroad or work locally.

Please let me know if you prefer tea or coffee.

You can pay by cash or credit card.

Would you like chicken or fish for dinner?

You can wear a dress or pants to the party.

You can call me now or later.

Do you want to watch a movie or go for a walk?

You can take the bus or walk to the store.

Would you like to have dessert now or after dinner?

You can buy the blue shirt or the red one.

Real-world Examples

Is it the legislative, judicial or executive?

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

We'll be reading or eating or knitting.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) October 2015 Collection

Dice me, slice me or peel me?

Source: The Truman Show Selected Works

It was an anonymous tip or something.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Edition Season 6

Are they window seats or aisle seats?

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

Tired-looking or fresh? Oh, fresh and glossy.

Source: The Engineer's Thumb Case of Sherlock Holmes

There was no prolonged recession or depression.

Source: CNN Selected October 2017 Collection

And the only question is, are we malignant or benign?

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) February 2016 Collection

Is that a one-way or round trip?

Source: Traveling Abroad Conversation: Travel Section

Turtles live in fresh or salt water or on land.

Source: High-frequency vocabulary in daily life

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