Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

by-the-way

phrase
/ˌbaɪ ðə ˈweɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a new topic or add information related to the conversation.
Examples
  • By the way, have you seen my keys?
  • I enjoyed the movie. By the way, what did you think of the ending?
Meaning
It indicates a casual remark or an additional thought that is not directly related to the main discussion.
Synonyms
  • incidentally
  • as an aside
  • on a side note