pass the time

phrase

: to let time or a period of time go by especially while doing something enjoyable

We played games to pass the time on the bus.

Examples of pass the time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Corona, who often sits in the gallery above the entrance to pass the time, has come to love watching visitors arrive. — Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, prisoners increasingly end up spending more time in their cells, with less access to rehabilitative programs and more incentive to pass the time taking illicit drugs. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

His parents, both surgeons, moved around a lot and Liu would often get bored, turning to drawing to pass the time. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In 2013, the Royals traveled with video game consoles to help pass the time on the road. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pass the time

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