-
- To save this word, you'll need to log in.
apropos of
preposition
: with regard to (something) : concerning
"I was always a fantasist," Nicholson says later, apropos of his childhood …—Ron Rosenbaum
Her comments about the weather were apropos of nothing. [=did not relate to any previous topic]
Synonyms
Examples of apropos of in a Sentence
apropos of our earlier conversation, here's that file I mentioned
Recent Examples on the Web
It's operated by the Bartolotta group, and, apropos of its location, is known for its quality seafood.
—Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 14 June 2024
The accommodations are mostly cozy lodges and wood-hewn cottages apropos of the mountain serenity.
—Julie Destefano, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Kensington, annexed starting in 1936, features many Tudor-style homes apropos of its British name.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
By the way, apropos of basically nothing, Tesla CEO Elon Musk got into a fender bender outside Snookers during a visit to Providence during his college years at Penn.
—Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for apropos of
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Word History
First Known Use
1732, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near apropos of
Cite this Entry
“Apropos of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apropos%20of. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
apropos of
prepositionLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share