at will

phrase

: as one wishes : as or when it pleases or suits oneself

Examples of at will in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Oilers didn’t have the same time and space to weave through traffic and choose their spots at will. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

An employee may be at will while still having legal protections that apply to the reason for a firing or the terms under which employment can end. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Consisting of eight sessions of several 15-minute talks held across two time slots, these were designed so that audience members could hop around at will. — Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

Its adaptive air suspension can be adjusted at will, even while driving. — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for at will

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill