for the record

phrase

: for public knowledge : on the record

Examples of for the record in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After a summer for the record books, movie theater operators are hoping to keep the vibes high with some midnight margaritas. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

Darian Mensah had a Miami Hurricanes debut for the record books on Friday. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Add them to the 14 Buckeyes drafted in 2025, and Ohio State tied for the record highest two-year draft count in the seven-round era with Georgia in 2022-23. — Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Here's what to know about Cincinnati's summer rainfall and if it's truly been a rainy season for the record books. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the record

• particleboard
• phonorecord
• underinsured
• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard