pass the time

phrase

: to let time or a period of time go by especially while doing something enjoyable

We played games to pass the time on the bus.

Examples of pass the time in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After all, many celebrities and former athletes living cushy lives take up golf as a means to pass the time in retirement, stay in shape, get outside or scratch their competitive itches. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026

In a video published by Chilean firefighters in the hours before the rescue, Gil Flores is seen drawing, seemingly to pass the time. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

In a video published by the Chilean firefighters and obtained by AP, Gil could be seen drawing to pass the time during the mission, as Campos reminded him to put on his protective goggles to protect his eyes from falling debris and dust. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Fans either set alarms to wake up before sunrise or stayed awake all night trying to pass the time until kick-off. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for pass the time

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