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

The Adapter folds just a little larger than Bic lighter size and expands by way of a single joint to deliver serious DIY leverage and torque. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

For much of the second half, Argentina played with plenty of perspiration, but little by way of inspiration. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Josh Grisetti’s family has broken their silence in the wake of the beloved theater and TV star’s death by way of a GoFundMe campaign. — Peter Gicas, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026

Oceania Allura’s 21-day Southern Europe Summer departs Trieste for Barcelona on June 18, 2027, by way of Athens and Rome—a voyage for travelers who have already seen the postcards and want the version behind them. — Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 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