theretheirtheyre
theretheirtheyre is a modern portmanteau formed from the three English homophones there, their, and they’re. Although not a formal linguistic term, the word has appeared in online discussions, grammar blogs, and language-learning communities as a mnemonic device and a way to reference the persistent confusion among learners and writers.
Three words are distinct in meaning and function: there is used as an adverb of place or
The term theretheirtheyre is chiefly employed informally to discuss or teach these words. It is not an
Practical guidance for correct usage emphasizes meaning and testability. A quick check is to substitute “they