IOU
noun
1
: a paper that has on it the letters IOU, a stated sum, and a signature and that is given as an acknowledgment of debt
2
: debt, obligation
Examples of IOU in a Sentence
I don't have any cash, so I'll have to give you an IOU.
Recent Examples on the Web
Last month, the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host shared an adorable reaction to the movie poster for Zellweger’s upcoming film, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
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Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
She was previously married to her former Flip or Flop co-star Tarek for seven years and Celebrity IOU: Joyride host Ant Anstead for two.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
She was previously married to her former Flip or Flop co-star Tarek El Moussa for seven years and Celebrity IOU: Joyride host Ant Anstead for two.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
The best shows to stream on Discovery+ Christina shares two kids with her first ex-husband and former Flip or Flop costar, Tarek El Moussa, and one child with her second ex-husband, Celebrity IOU: Joyride star Ant Anstead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 July 2024
In a photo shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host, 45, is seen working hard on a car in the historic barn that will soon double as his new workspace.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
In the introduction of the episode of Celebrity IOU: Joyride that featured Zellweger, Anstead's co-host, Cristy Lee, talked about Zellweger's accent in the original film.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
On Monday’s all-new episode of Celebrity IOU, the Ahsoka star, 44, surprises her longtime friend of over two decades, Sal, with a heartfelt home makeover.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
On Monday, the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host, 44, shared some photos on Instagram from son Hudson's Christmas performance with his class over the weekend.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024
She was previously married to her former Flip or Flop co-star Tarek for seven years and Celebrity IOU: Joyride host Ant Anstead for two.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
She was previously married to her former Flip or Flop co-star Tarek El Moussa for seven years and Celebrity IOU: Joyride host Ant Anstead for two.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024
The best shows to stream on Discovery+ Christina shares two kids with her first ex-husband and former Flip or Flop costar, Tarek El Moussa, and one child with her second ex-husband, Celebrity IOU: Joyride star Ant Anstead.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 July 2024
In a photo shared exclusively with PEOPLE, the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host, 45, is seen working hard on a car in the historic barn that will soon double as his new workspace.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
In the introduction of the episode of Celebrity IOU: Joyride that featured Zellweger, Anstead's co-host, Cristy Lee, talked about Zellweger's accent in the original film.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
On Monday’s all-new episode of Celebrity IOU, the Ahsoka star, 44, surprises her longtime friend of over two decades, Sal, with a heartfelt home makeover.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
On Monday, the Celebrity IOU: Joyride host, 44, shared some photos on Instagram from son Hudson's Christmas performance with his class over the weekend.
—Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023
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“IOU.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IOU. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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IOU
noun
: a paper that has on it the letters IOU, a stated sum, and a signature and that is given to acknowledge a debt
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