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 each case, agents shot at drivers or into moving cars – a practice that has largely been discouraged by law enforcement because of risks to public safety. —Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Jan. 2026

Critical mineral The research team also revealed that the Graphite is classified as a critical mineral in the United States because of its use in essential manufacturing combined with the limitations caused by its offshore supply chain. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026

People were obsessed with him, people stalked him, people died because of him. —Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026

One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens. —Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Jan. 2026

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