stop by

phrasal verb

stopped by; stopping by; stops by

informal

: to visit someone briefly

Feel free to stop by anytime.

Examples of stop by in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And don’t forget to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts to admire Diego Rivera’s murals as well as stopping by Jack White’s Third Man Records--an impressive facility with a vinyl pressing plant and ice-cool retail space. —David Weiss, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

In commercial settings, large wheels are crucial, since they won’t be stopped by cracks, rocks or other uneven surfaces. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

The couple were on holiday in Iran in May 2022 when they were stopped by authorities and arrested on suspicion of espionage. —Irene Nasser, CNN Money, 29 June 2025

Some were just enjoying an afternoon brew, listening to tunes or playing cornhole, while others were stopping by on their way to the San Jose Sharks’ NHL Draft viewing party at SAP Center. —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for stop by

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny