1. groups of words that form a unit of meaning within a sentence
Usage: grammar
2. short expressions or sayings
3. musical passages or sections
Usage: music

Examples

• The teacher explained how prepositional phrases work in sentences.
• She memorized common phrases for her Spanish class.
• The contract contained several legal phrases that were hard to understand.
• He used colorful phrases to describe his vacation.
• The pianist practiced difficult phrases from the sonata.
• These phrases will help you sound more natural when speaking English.