singular or plural in construction
1
: that which belongs to them
used without a following noun as a pronoun equivalent in meaning to the adjective their
2
: his or hers : his, hers
used with an indefinite third person singular antecedent
I will do my part if everybody else will do theirs

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of theirs was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Theirs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theirs. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

theirs

pronoun
ˈt͟he(ə)rz How to pronounce theirs (audio)
ˈt͟ha(ə)rz
: their one : their ones
the house is theirs
these books are theirs
theirs are on the table

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