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

Take, for instance, that McCartney show. —David L. Ulin, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026

The hotel industry, for instance, is not required to report similar outbreaks. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026

Their new Long Beach Tea, for instance—a West Coast twist on the classic, served in Applebee’s signature Mucho glass—is just six dollars. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

Grand Geneva keeps its guests entertained year-round; during the Christmas season, for instance, six weeks of festivities called Christmas In the Country include Brunch with Santa, holiday lights, and an Elf Mail Run—all part of Lake Geneva's holiday magic. —Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above