how about

phrase

: what do you say to or think of
How about it, are you going?

Examples of how about in a Sentence

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Or how about researchers who are tracking where invasive species are taking up loads of space? — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 With so many popular names in the headlines, how about investing in a company that chipmakers can hardly live without? — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 There was a lot of talk about Bo Nix making major gains this year, but how about Moss? — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for how about

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of how about was in 1720

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“How about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/how%20about. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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