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

Mussels, for instance, create strong underwater adhesives and fibers through dense protein droplets. —Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

Contrary to the popular belief of many fans, for instance, Jones bears much of the responsibility for the rift with his bandmates and his tragic demise. —Marc Ballon, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Time, for instance, is a fundamental concept that is at once enigmatic and commonplace. —Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026

Schaeffler and Heinzmann's Free Drive, for instance, uses a similar pedal-generator architecture, and the TM-B by Also applies the concept to a high-tech upright ebike. —Omar Kardoudi april 20, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above