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

But if being sedentary isn’t your thing, the McKenley Hollow Trailhead starts at the property line and there are several other great hikes (the Hunter Mountain Trailhead, for instance) and attractions (West Kill Brewery) within driving distance. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

Horizon Quantum Computing, for instance, has focused on developing software tools that can run on both classical and quantum systems, positioning the company to generate revenue before large-scale quantum hardware becomes viable. —Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026

Major hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, and each of the New York metropolitan area's major airports, for instance, typically offer real-time updates online, however travelers should be sure to check an airport's website ahead of time to ensure this is still the case. —Mason Leib, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026

Energy, for instance, is not conserved. —Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1959, in the meaning defined above