or or /ɝ/

conjunction

1. () Introduces an alternative  ( or )
   introduces an alternative
   

 OR

noun

1. [ N. American] A room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations  ( operating room [ N. American] , operating theater [American] , operating theatre , OR [ N. American] , surgery )
   a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations
    Great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic
   great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic
   
   
2. A state in northwestern United States on the Pacific  ( Beaver State , OR , Ore. , Oregon )
   a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
    The scenic beauty of Oregon attracts tourists from all over the world.
   The scenic beauty of Oregon attracts tourists from all over the world.