at least

phrase

1

: at the minimum

at least once a week

2

: in any case

at least you have a choice

Examples of at least in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mahomes threw 31 passes Sunday, and only one of them traveled at least 20 yards downfield. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2026

Gauthier’s empty-net goal in the final minute gave him three goals and an assist for the Ducks, who became the first team since the 1988-89 Kings to score at least five goals in eight consecutive games. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026

Ukraine said Monday's attack on the same location killed at least 55 people, near the front line in the Zaporizhzhia region. — Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026

Alaska currently houses at least six operational data centers, while several additional projects have been announced or proposed. — Oliver Trapnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for at least

• deceased
• decreased
• increased
• northeast
• policed
• released
• southeast
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast