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Definition of potus

potus

/ˈpoʊ.təs/
po · tus
Plural:potuses
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• noun

1

American The President of the United States (used as an acronym in political journalism, official government communications, and popular culture).

Example

"The White House press secretary confirmed that POTUS will address the nation from the Oval Office tonight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Usually written in all uppercase letters as POTUS and used without a preceding article in journalistic, political, and Secret Service communications.

• Rhymes for potus

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the late 19th century as a telegraphic code acronym for 'President of the United States', devised by Walter P. Phillips in 1879 to save time and space when transmitting news dispatches.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potus
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