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

His parents, both surgeons, moved around a lot and Liu would often get bored, turning to drawing to pass the time. — Lavender Au, ARTnews.com, 21 Sep. 2026

In 2013, the Royals traveled with video game consoles to help pass the time on the road. — Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Mariah Keopple first bought a sewing machine in college, looking for a hobby to pass the time when the Ivy League hockey season was canceled due to the COVID pandemic. — Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Take a tip from the locals, and come prepared with reading material to pass the time. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for pass the time

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