: many times : frequently
are often puzzled and sometimes annoyed by the ways of other peoples—
W. A. Parker
W. A. ParkerExamples of often in a Sentence
They go out to dinner fairly often.
How often do you call your mother?
The condition often returns even after treatment with antibiotics.
I often take a walk during my lunch break.
He travels more often than I do.
The disease is diagnosed most often in children.
They seem to be getting into arguments more and more often.
It's not often that I get to enjoy a day off.
Water the plants often enough to keep the soil moist.
Recent Examples on the Web
While the ethics of true crime are often criticized nowadays, the First Amendment makes retelling these stories legal.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In my house, dust often gets on top of the optical sensors, which can be removed by wiping with a soft cloth.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for often
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
With most flight under three hours, Johnson says fliers can often upgrade for less than $100.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In my house, dust often gets on top of the optical sensors, which can be removed by wiping with a soft cloth.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 19 July 2025
Without in-home help, and sometimes even with it, family caregivers − frequently mothers − often pick up the slack, switching jobs or leaving their careers behind to care for their kids with special needs.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for often
Cite this Entry
“Often.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/often. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
: many times : frequently
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share