Meaning of the word "out of curiosity" in English

What does "out of curiosity" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

out of curiosity

US /aʊt əv ˈkjʊriˌɑːsəti/
UK /aʊt əv ˈkjʊəriˌɒsəti/

Phrase

used to say that you are asking something because you are interested and want to know, not for any other reason

Example:
Just out of curiosity, how much did that car cost?
Out of curiosity, why did you choose that particular color?