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

Action comes amid controversy over Colbert’s Talarico interview Carr’s statement came days after Stephen Colbert told viewers CBS decided not to air his interview with Talarico because of the equal time requirement. —Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026

Doncic had played only five minutes Sunday for Team World in the All-Star Game because of a lingering left hamstring strain. —Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026

But many Americans have bought fewer eggs because of high prices and shortages last year. —Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026

Carr then turned to the controversy that erupted Monday evening when Stephen Colbert told viewers that CBS had blocked him from airing an interview segment with Talarico because of Carr’s statements about late-night shows and the equal time rule. —William Earl, Variety, 19 Feb. 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