such as

conjunction
UK: /sʌtʃ æz/
US: /sʌtʃ æz/

  1. Used to introduce one or more examples of something.

    1. I like fruits such as apples and bananas. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many countries, such as France and Spain, are popular tourist destinations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Giving examples of the type of thing you mean.

    1. Bring some tools, such as a hammer. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

like e.g.
such as preposition

  1. For example; like.

    1. Some animals, such as cats, are good pets. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has many artifacts, such as pottery and sculptures. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "such as" in English means: Used to introduce one or more examples of something., Giving examples of the type of thing you mean..

The phonetic transcription of "such as" is /sʌtʃ æz/ in British English and /sʌtʃ æz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "such as": like, e.g..

Example usage of "such as": "I like fruits such as apples and bananas.". More examples on the page.