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 pattern becomes a true statement as a jacket or skirt, but is easily incorporated in small doses into your everyday wardrobe by way of a pump (Toteme’s a current favorite) or bag (Khaite’s Audrey clutch is great for day-to-night). — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

The defense couldn’t get off the field, and the offense collapsed by way of its mistakes. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

The duty now belongs to Kenny McClendon, who arrived in Fort Collins by way of Mora’s UConn staff. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Emotional Women Telenovelas have largely reinforced the image of Latin American women as highly emotional and unstable figures who could only reach happiness by way of a sequence of obstacles. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 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