how about

phrase

: what do you say to or think of

How about it, are you going?

Examples of how about in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shoot, how about just getting blown off the line of scrimmage on offense and defense throughout the night? — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Or how about back in October 2025 when JPMorgan announced a $170 million charge for the bankruptcy of Tricolor, a subprime auto lender? — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Sep. 2026

Can a healthy Dayo Odeyingbo combined with Austin Booker’s breakout potential move the pass rush to, how about 20th? — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

For instance, how about an American cap on credit card swipe fees? — Omid Malekan, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for how about

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout