in case

conjunction

1

: as a precaution against the event that

carries an umbrella in case it rains

2

: if

In case we are surprised, keep by me.

—Washington Irving

Examples of in case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since some of the faithful, especially during their first exorcisms, are rather agitated by the evil one and not infrequently thrown to the ground, the exorcist has to be sure that, in case the floor is not made of wood, under the chair of the faithful there is a good carpet. —Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025

Those traveling for the upcoming holiday may want to pack the car with necessities in case of a snow emergency. —Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025

Travelers are advised to allow extra time, monitor airline notifications closely, and consider contingency plans in case of rescheduling or cancellations. —Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

Keep your eyes peeled for updates, in case there are more surprises closer to Cyber Monday. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for in case

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase