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

Admiring the natural environment is another easy way to pass the time. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

These are the books Traveler editors have thrown into our carry-ons and brought out on our overnight flights all season long to pass the time and become a little wiser on the way. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

To pass the time, the families developed music and recounted tales about wood nymphs and forest spirits, folklore that became an integral part of the culture. — Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Head coach Chris DeMarco remembered people stretching to stay loose while staff members did push-ups to pass the time. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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