by the wayside

phrase

: out of consideration : into a condition of neglect or disuse

—usually used with fall

Examples of by the wayside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two chances fell by the wayside against Astros starter Cristian Javier. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Where some of the super-serious regattas have fallen by the wayside, the Swan Cup seems to have a sweet spot with its customers. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

And when money or power are the overriding motivations, the more fundamental human pursuits—no matter how noble, socially beneficial, or life-affirming—fall by the wayside. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

The national organization put on several events, López said, but fell by the wayside as she got sidetracked over the years with a baby, caring for her father and her local organization. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by the wayside

• acetamide
• acetonide
• acidified
• antimonide
• beatified
• benzaldehyde
• borohydride
• chalcogenide
• commodified
• decalcified
• declassified
• disaccharide