stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by

informal

: to visit someone briefly

Feel free to stop by anytime.

Examples of stop by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meredith emphasized that drivers don't need to be experts but taking a little time to check key areas or stopping by a service shop could prevent being stranded in freezing conditions. —Nakell Williams, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

The open shelf keeps decorations on display and TV remotes handy, while the two drawers underneath offer chic hiding spots for clutter when unexpected guests stop by. —Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026

While promoting Queer Eye’s tenth and final season on Netflix, the cast stopped by CBS Mornings on January 20, the day before the season dropped. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026

Fans of barbecue and ribs will want to stop by the Waterloo Club or grab some sauce as a souvenir at a local store. —Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for stop by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny