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

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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

Strickland said he would swing by, but “I gotta be real careful, you know what I’m saying?”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

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

I would swing by the Grove or by the farmers market to grab something to eat, or take myself to see a movie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2025

“Go into the bathroom and tell your sister we’re leaving. If we go right now, we can swing by Margaret’s house and she can tell her good-bye. Tell her...”

From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine

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