by way of

phrase

1

: for the purpose of

2

: by the route through : via

Examples of by way of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, his raging protectiveness over what might be lost — language, attire, ritual, even memory — grows more pronounced as Rio veers further into phantasmagoria by way of dreams and visions. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

The Desert Wind line would run through Salt Lake City by way of Las Vegas and Denver, bypassing Idaho. — Rose Evans september 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026

Popular music from the 1960s blended the Khmer heritage of courtly performing arts with French cabaret songs, brass music, and bossa nova introduced by way of the Philippines. — H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2026

Conventional drivetrains rely on a central engine or motor with power distributed to the wheels by way of differentials, driveshafts, and gearboxes. — New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for by way of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove