Verb
in those coin-operated binoculars at scenic areas your viewing time seems to elapse almost before it has begun
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
Twenty more seconds elapsed before the second ball got pulled.—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024 Starliner miscalculated its location in space due to a glitch caused by a faulty mission elapsed timer.—Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for elapse
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'elapse.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
Verb
Latin elapsus, past participle of elabi, from e- + labi to slip — more at sleep
Share