at random

phrase

: without definite aim, direction, rule, or method

subjects chosen at random

Examples of at random in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bills’ new Highmark Stadium has red and blue seats mixed together seemingly at random. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

These locations weren't chosen at random or to give the safety pilot toilet breaks. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

There was still the possibility that all of this had been a colossal instance of jumping to conclusions on Tristan’s part, and that the name Buster had been chosen at random for its mass appeal. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Directed by Rubin, the docuseries is set in Paris’ Palais Brongniart, where Rubin cues up songs, seemingly at random, that Jay then unpacks, often word by word. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at random

• nonrandom
• fandom
• tandem
• memorandum
• pseudorandom