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

Hawaii and most of Arizona, for instance, do not observe daylight saving time, though most states do. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 10 July 2026

The Carnaval de Guaranda, for instance, takes inspiration from a rowdy annual fiesta held in the Bolivar Province and is made with vodka, hops, figs, white truffle, turmeric, and a local moonshine called pájaro azul. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Someone with several million in assets, for instance, may not have to worry about outliving their savings. — David Chavern, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

How do Kenzie’s mom and dad feel about her emotive splits-ing, for instance? — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above