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

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

Music played throughout the day, with Noah Kahan’s new album creating a comforting backdrop that helped pass the time. — Christina Cardona, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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

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