theirs
/ðɛəz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
That or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.
Pronoun
Examples
This luggage is theirs. These passports are also theirs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Their house or home.
PronounRegister: informal
Examples
Let's go over to theirs.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “theirs” mean?
That or those belonging to them; the possessive case of they, used without a following noun.
Is “theirs” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.