owing to

preposition

: because of

absent owing to illness

Synonyms of owing to

• with
• because of

Examples of owing to in a Sentence

She walks with a limp owing to a childhood injury.

owing to the extra snow days this year, we'll have to run an additional two days into June

Recent Examples on the Web

The schools that do this will almost certainly be in the South and the Southwest, the two regions that face the least amount of demographic decline, in large part owing to their growing Latino populations. —Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 June 2026

Its first attempt at an AI offering—Apple Intelligence, released in October 2024—was widely considered a misstep owing to several feature delays and what was seen as overpromising on capabilities that were not ready for launch. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026

This fabric is an old faithful with great range, seen everywhere from Scandi-style beach houses to cozy, colorful city apartments, owing to their breathability and relaxed look. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026

Unsurprisingly, owing to the brand’s long legacy of crafting exquisite jewels, aesthetics rule at Bulgari hotels. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1625, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for owing to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

owing to

preposition

: because of

absent owing to illness