for the record

phrase

: for public knowledge : on the record

Examples of for the record in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, for the record’s 50th anniversary in 2017. — Charles Moss, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026

Nike even made exclusive pairs of AF1s for the record labels of Jay-Z and Fat Joe — Roc-a-Fella and Terror Squad, respectively — which wouldn’t be released to the public until more than a decade later. — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

The linebacker's day for the record books also will be remembered for his vulgar celebration after one sack. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

The heart monitor, for the record, ended up costing more than the sleep apnea test at $200 after insurance. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the record

• particleboard
• phonorecord
• underinsured
• abhorred
• aboard
• accord
• adored
• afford
• award
• baseboard
• billboard
• blackboard