time warp

noun

: an anomaly, discontinuity, or suspension held to occur in the progress of time

time-warp

ˈtīm-ˌwȯrp 

adjective

or time-warped

ˈtīm-ˌwȯrpt 

Examples of time warp in a Sentence

Walking into the castle was like entering a time warp.

Recent Examples on the Web

Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration. — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Which song was the quintessential time warp in regards to Stewart’s sound Wednesday? — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 June 2026

Others, however, will just find themselves in a tired time warp. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026

Finding them last fall in a ghost town in the Midwest felt like stepping into a time warp. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for time warp

• thorp