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

The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

It will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff rather than at Wembley this season because of concerts at England’s national stadium. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026

That network exists because of the platform her employer once had to be talked into. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

And because of domain registration companies that shield their customers’ information, who runs the sites or where the money is going is not clear. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 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