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

After spending last summer in the heat of Hong Kong and South Korea, where the Tottenham supporter base is large and fervent, opting for Australia and New Zealand offered a welcome change of pace. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Certain celebs, on the other hand, desired a change of pace after years of dating other famous figures. — Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026

But salvation — or possibly doom, or in any case an unexpected change of pace — arrives in the form of another Stuart from another reality. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for change of pace

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• biface
• birthplace