change of pace

noun phrase

1

: changeup

2

: an interruption of continuity by a shift to a different activity

Examples of change of pace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This Sunday, Spain and Argentina will hit the New York New Jersey Stadium turf — natural grass, in a nice change of pace — to battle it out for the FIFA World Cup Trophy; there will be something else on the line this time. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Gdańsk, Poland, is another destination worth considering, especially for travelers who have already checked off Europe’s biggest cities or are simply seeking a quieter change of pace. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

But Rhaenyra’s discomfort has provided an invigorating change of pace and tone for a typical fantasy epic. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Expecting a change of pace, she is instead unexpectedly pulled into a murder investigation involving a female climate activist. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for change of pace

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