every now and then

phrase

variants or every now and again or every so often

: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of every now and then in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

If the extent of your lawn care consists of blowing leaves off a patio every now and then, a DeWalt leaf blower (or even a simple broom) will do the trick. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

What people can expect is a fun, family-friendly event with food, with interactions, with some decent tennis every now and then, and just some fun, really. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

To keep your machine running smoothly, give it a break every now and then. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for every now and then

• again
• airmen
• amen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen