every now and then

phrase

variants or every now and again or every so often

: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of every now and then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload. — New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2026

The woman laughs every now and then and the man begins to almost sing between his puffs on his beedi. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

And then, every now and then, the silence would be broken by the sound of fire. — Heide Brandes, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

On television, curvy models parade down the runway every now and then—Ashley Graham, Precious Lee, and Paloma Elsesser among them. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for every now and then

• again
• airmen
• amen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen