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

Pop dominates, but the indie band Geese, rapper Don Toliver and hard-to-classify hyperpop singer Slayyyter add a welcome change of pace. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Pinehurst Not all vacation homes have to have ocean or mountain views to provide a change of pace and a heavy dose of relaxation. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Sep. 2026

Clay is the power back used to batter defenses, while Solomon Baggett and Ezell Jolly provide a change of pace in the backfield. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

The late 1980s were boom times, and for someone who had previously worked in Pittsburgh, a growth story was a change of pace from covering the steel industry’s demise. — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for change of pace

• aromatase
• oligoclase
• plagioclase
• polymerase
• streptokinase
• triphosphatase
• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace