lastly

American  

[last-lee, lahst-] / ˈlæst li, ˈlɑst- /

adverb

1. in conclusion; in the last place; finally.

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lastly British  

/ ˈlɑːstlɪ /

adverb

1. at the end or at the last point

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1. in the end; finally

   lastly, he put on his jacket

Etymology

Origin of lastly

First recorded in 1325–75, lastly is from the Middle English word lestely. See last ¹, -ly

Example Sentences

"And lastly, we need to mobilise financial resources - they must be made available," the governor said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“We expect truckload and LTL carriers to benefit first from rising spot rates and strengthening industrial demand, followed by freight brokers, and lastly intermodal provider,” Kuhn says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

They capitulated to Pakistan in Lahore by 22 runs, then 90 and lastly by a crushing 111 -- their heaviest-ever T20 defeat.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

And lastly, for dessert, Garten serves up her Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel, which can be prepared and refrigerated in the pan for up to three days.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

“And, lastly, I must have a hole through this cliff, and here is a needle to dig it.”

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster