for instance

1 of 2

noun

fə-ˈrin(t)-stənts 

ˈfrin(t)-

: example

I'll give you a for instance.

for instance

2 of 2

phrase

fə-ˈrin(t)-stən(t)s 

ˈfrin(t)-

: as an instance or example

older people, like my grandmother, for instance

Examples of for instance in a Sentence

Noun

Let me give you a for instance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Hutson, for instance, opened for Phoebe Bridgers on tour between 2022 and 2023. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

That’s why many photographers work with a second shooter—an assistant who can, for instance, capture guest reactions during the ceremony while the lead focuses on you. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026

Public school teachers, for instance, received a pay bump. —Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoman, 15 Feb. 2026

Their research and resulting report, for instance, found that over the past five recessions, the total GDP declines from dips in tourism averaged a 10% dip. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above