matter of course

noun phrase

Synonyms of matter of coursenext
: something that is to be expected as a natural or logical consequence

Examples of matter of course in a Sentence

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Agents assume the worst, take immediate action, and evacuate Very Important Persons (VIPs) as a matter of course. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 These extra tasks are often assigned to us at work as a matter of course too: getting a farewell present for a colleague, organizing the office happy hour, planning a lunch event for the whole team. Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Not to mention that some authors happen to naturally write word salads as a matter of course. Literary Hub, 16 Apr. 2026 This time, the budget won’t be quite as bottomless, both because of NIL restrictions and as a matter of course correction. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026 Contract workers receive none of those things as a matter of course. Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026 As a matter of course, pundits and academics quarrel about political descriptors. The Politics Of Everything, The New Republic, 29 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of matter of course was in 1739

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“Matter of course.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matter%20of%20course. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

matter of course

: something that may be expected as a result of something else

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