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

“Burn After Reading,” and lastly, it’s a deep cut, there’s this movie called “Like Crazy,” starring Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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 - make sure your complaint is justified in the first place.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

The Humbug dashed up first, then Tock, and lastly Milo, almost too late, as a scaly arm brushed his shoe.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster