swing by

American  

noun

1. Aerospace. a trajectory that uses the gravitational field of one celestial body to alter the course of a spacecraft destined for another body.

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swing by British  

verb

1. informal (preposition) to go somewhere to pay a visit

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Etymology

Origin of swing by

1960–65, noun use of verb phrase swing by

Example Sentences

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swing by

In addition to their Grand Canyon visit, the Duffys swing by Yellowstone National Park, rounding out their looks at two of the most photographed destinations in existence.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

Earlier, it said any shippers allowed to cross must use new traffic lanes that swing by Iran’s coast, warning of mines in the main channels of the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 19, 2026

Amy Poehler‘s return to the “Saturday Night Live” stage provided the perfect opportunity for several of her former castmates to swing by 30 Rock.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2025

Order online or swing by the L.A. showroom on Beverly Boulevard and pick one up IRL.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024

“Yeah, sounds good. Want me to swing by and pick you up?”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

Related Words

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