by choice

phrase

variants or less commonly out of choice

: because one wants to

I live here by choice.

No one forced them to do it. They acted out of choice.

Examples of by choice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Solo living is no longer a fringe lifestyle—whether by choice or circumstance, millions of Americans are navigating life independently. — Npr Staff, NPR, 30 July 2026

The new lactose-free Philadelphia cream cheese targets millions of Americans who are lactose intolerant, as well as, a wider group of consumers who avoid lactose by choice. — Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Fifteen minutes earlier Belgian coach Rudi Garcia sent backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens on for Thibaut Courtois — not by choice, by necessity. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Prior research has found that, although Americans largely want to step back from work at age 65, many retire far younger — and not by choice. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for by choice

• rejoice
• voice