while away

verb

whiled away; whiling away; whiles away

: to spend (time) doing something pleasant and easy

We whiled away the afternoon with a walk around the garden.

Examples of while away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, lowering the thermostat while away from home or while sleeping can reduce energy use, while sealing air leaks around windows and doors and maintaining heating equipment can also help lower consumption. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Colleges and universities that help students navigate registering to vote while away from home could be similarly affected. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Sep. 2026

To access your calendar while away from home, download the compatible eCalendar app. — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

When Nugent-Hopkins and Hyman have played together (while away from both McDavid and Draisaitl), the tandem has delivered a 50 percent goal share in 360 five-on-five minutes. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for while away

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