Examples of “erm” in a Sentence

interjection A filler sound used when hesitating or thinking of what to say next.

• Erm, where did I put my glasses?" he muttered, patting his pockets.
• Well, erm, I think the meeting starts at three," said Maria.
• Erm, I'm not really sure," she admitted.

interjection Used to express mild embarrassment or polite disagreement.

• Erm, I think you might have the wrong address," she said politely.
• Erm, I'm not sure that's the best idea," he said with a nervous smile.
• Erm, that's not quite what I meant.
• � Bob would never say something like that! – Erm, he just did.
• Erm, I don't think that was supposed to happen.