suchas

Such as is a common English phrase used to introduce examples within a sentence. It signals that the items that follow belong to the same broader category as the noun or idea mentioned just before it.

Grammatically, such as functions as a prepositional phrase that can modify a noun or noun phrase. It typically follows the noun it qualifies, as in tools such as hammers and screwdrivers, or it can appear after a general statement to introduce specific illustrations, as in many fruits, such as apples and oranges, are healthy.

Punctuation varies with usage. When the examples are nonessential or parenthetical, they are set off by commas: Plants, such as ferns and mosses, thrive in shade. If the examples are presented as a defining part of the noun phrase, commas are often omitted: Fruits such as apples and oranges are popular. In general, a writer should place the phrase in a way that makes the relationship between the general term and its examples clear.

Common usage notes include distinguishing from similar expressions. Do not confuse such as with such that, which has a different meaning related to result or condition. The phrase is standard in written and spoken English, and should be spaced as two words; “suchas” is nonstandard in English prose, though it may appear in code, search queries, or branding.

See also: for example, including, like, namely.