because of

preposition

: by reason of : on account of

Synonyms of because of

• with

Examples of because of in a Sentence

I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, millions of low-income Americans are likely to see massive cuts and extensive delays in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the White House’s refusal to fully fund the program during the shutdown. —Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025

There, a mechanic began repairs on the car, but was ordered to stop because of the ongoing court arguments over the car. —Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that controllers are becoming increasingly overworked and financially stressed because of the shutdown. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025

Mamdani has become inescapable online, in part because of the influencers in that room, many of whom surrounded him hours later at the campaign’s official victory party in Brooklyn. —Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for because of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove

Kids Definition

because of

preposition

: by reason of