by way of

phrase

1

: for the purpose of

2

: by the route through : via

Examples of by way of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Emotional Women Telenovelas have largely reinforced the image of Latin American women as highly emotional and unstable figures who could only reach happiness by way of a sequence of obstacles. — Damaly Gonzalez, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Also, condos come with additional costs, by way of HOA or parking fees, which vary widely based on the building and neighborhood. — Emily Hochberg, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Motorists connect with DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Ridge Avenue by way of either Hollywood Avenue or Bryn Mawr Avenue. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Costco could be seeking out neighborhoods that have high growth potential as part of its business model, which pays off for homeowners by way of higher home values. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for by way of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove