by the way

phrase

: by way of interjection or digression : incidentally

Examples of by the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s another scurrilous tactic by Bolton, whose official city biography lists him as a pastor, by the way. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Oh, and by the way, just because EverBank Stadium is under renovations doesn't mean this game has to be played at another NFL venue. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Going as a couple, by the way, is not a money-saving technique. — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Don’t sleep on a key person who could make this all happen, by the way — Ari Emanuel. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1520, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by the way

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway