Ours In A Sentence: 41 Examples For English Improvement

When do we use our and when should we choose ours? The structures can be tricky! Learn the grammatically correct way to use these with 41 examples of ours in a sentence, and also find out about sentences using our! The way to use this how-to article is straightforward. Simply read and repeat today’s examples to practice grammar models, vocabulary, and pronunciation! Let’s jump right into the sentences!

Ours in a sentence

Here are the first 10 examples of ours in a sentence. Read and repeat them all for grammar and fluency practice.

1. The blue car is theirs, but the red one is ours.
2. That beautiful garden is not theirs, it’s definitely ours.
3. The bakery on the corner is famous for its delicious bread, and it’s also ours!
4. This lovely house is no longer theirs; it’s now officially ours.
5. The responsibility for organizing the event is all ours.
6. The team won the championship trophy, the victory is ours!
7. Their dog loves to play with ours at the park.
8. The tall building in the city skyline is not theirs, it’s one of ours.
9. That vase is ours. I hope they don’t touch it.
10. The antique shop is known for its unique furniture pieces, and we’re proud to call them ours.

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Ours meaning

The word “ours” is a possessive pronoun that indicates something belongs to us. It represents ownership or possession by a group of people or an entity. It is used when we want to talk about something that is possessed by “us” or “we.” For example, if we say “This car is ours,” it means that the car belongs to us. “Ours” is used to show ownership and to distinguish something as belonging to a specific group or individual.

Our vs ours

“Our” and “ours” are both possessive pronouns, but they are used in different ways. “Our” is a possessive pronoun that is used before a noun to show ownership or possession by a group of people or an entity. For example:

• This is our car. (The car belongs to us.)
• Our house is painted blue. (The house belongs to us.)
• Our team won the game. (The team belongs to us.)

On the other hand, “ours” functions as a pronoun on its own, representing ownership or possession without needing a noun after it. It is used when we want to talk about something that is possessed by “us” or “we.” For example:

• The pink bike is theirs, but the purple one is ours.
• That beautiful painting is not theirs, it’s definitely ours.
• The responsibility for organizing the party is all ours.

In these sentences, “ours” replaces the need to use a noun after the possessive pronoun. It stands on its own to indicate ownership by “us” or “we.”

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Sentences with ours

Here are 10 more, slightly more challenging sentences with ours:

11. The sunny beach house is not theirs; it’s ours for the weekend. Yay!
12. The victory in the championship match was well-deserved and proudly declared ours.
13. The garden is in full bloom, showcasing colorful flowers that are undoubtedly ours.
14. The responsibility of managing the project is entirely ours; we will handle it with diligence.
15. The paintings in the hallway are ours. Should we auction them?
16. The spacious library with its vast collection of books is proudly known as ours.
17. The delicious aroma that fills the kitchen comes from the freshly baked pie. The kitchen is ours, but we are renting it out.
18. The grand mansion on the hill was once renowned for its opulence and is now ours!
19. The stunning artwork exhibited at the gallery belongs to our private collection, cherished as ours.
20. The antique clock displayed in the living room is a cherished family heirloom, passed down to us and proudly considered ours.

Sentences using our

While we have mainly been focusing on ours today, it is also useful to practice our. Here are 20 sentences using our:

21. Our house is painted blue.
22. We love to spend time in our garden.
23. Our dog loves to play fetch in the park.
24. Let’s invite our friends over for supper.
25. Our car needs an oil change.
26. We decorated our living room with colorful artwork.
27. Our favorite restaurant serves delicious pizza.
28. Let’s use our picnic basket for the outing.
29. Our cat likes to nap in the sun by the window. He’s so cute!
30. We enjoy cooking in our spacious kitchen.
31. Our children go to a great school.
32. Our family enjoys going to the beach on weekends.
33. Let’s plan our next vacation together.
34. It’s important to take care of our health.
35. Our team won the championship.
36. We take pride in our community.
37. Let’s organize a clean-up day in our neighborhood.
38. Our backyard is perfect for family barbecues.
39. It’s time to update our website.
40. Let’s make our dreams come true. With hard work, we can do it!

Let’s continue to use ours in a sentence 

Here are 20 more examples of ours in a sentence. These talk about school, work, hobbies, and more!

41. The project’s success was a result of our hard work and dedication. It’s definitely ours!
42. Our team won the debate competition. The trophy is proudly ours.
43. The musical instruments in the band room are ours. We take good care of them.
44. The art supplies belong to us. They are ours to use during the painting session.
45. The computer lab is our favorite place to work on coding projects. It’s exclusively ours.
46. Our dance routine was flawless. The applause and recognition are all ours.
47. The bookshelf in our classroom is filled with our favorite novels. They’re all ours.
48. The soccer field is where we practice every day. It feels like ours, our second home.
49. Our cooking club meets every weekend. The delicious recipes we create are all ours.
50. The photography equipment we use for our hobby is top-notch. It’s all ours to capture amazing moments.
51. The weekend is all ours! Shall we go to the beach?
52. The victory was unquestionably ours.
53. The responsibility lies solely with us; it’s all ours.
54. The book on the shelf is now rightfully ours.
55. The journey ahead is unknown, but it’s ours to enjoy!
56. The decision is ours to make, and we should choose wisely.
57. The memories we created together are treasures only ours.
58. The challenge may be tough, but the determination is all ours.
59. The incredible view from the balcony is exclusively ours.
60. The success of the project stands as a testament to our hard work; it’s all ours.
61. The dream is big, but the determination is even bigger. It’s ours to achieve.

Ours in a sentence: Common questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that students ask me about today’s topic of using “ours”:

Ours or Our’s

Use “ours” without an apostrophe. The possessive pronoun “ours” already indicates ownership, so there’s no need for an apostrophe. Remember, apostrophes are used to indicate contractions or possession with nouns, not with possessive pronouns like “ours.”

Example:

• The blue car is theirs, but the red one is ours.

How can I use ours in a sentence?

You can use “ours” in a sentence to indicate ownership or possession by a group or entity. Here’s an example sentence:

• The responsibility for organizing the event is all ours.

What tense is ours?

“Ours” itself is not a tense; it is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership or possession. The tense of the sentence depends on the verb that follows “ours.” For example:

• This project is ours (present tense).
• That house was ours (past tense).

What does “both of ours” mean?

“Both of ours” refers to two items or possessions that belong to “us” or “we.” It emphasizes ownership by more than one person or group. For example:

• The bikes are both of ours (meaning they belong to both of us).

Is it a friend of our or ours?

The correct English phrase is “a friend of ours.” Native English speakers would not say “a friend of our” only.

When indicating that someone is a friend of ours, we use the possessive pronoun “ours” after the noun “friend.” This construction shows that the friend belongs to us or is associated with us.

“He is a friend of ours.”

We could say “Jim is a friend of our aunt”, though!

Ours in a sentence: use it with confidence!

I hope you have enjoyed reading and repeating today’s many examples of ours in a sentence, and also the sentences using our. The more you practice using these words, the more confident you will become, so keep trying! Use these sentences as models – make your own from these. Please do your best to remember this word, as whenever the subject of ownership comes up, our or ours will most likely feature! Thanks for reading!