while away

verb

whiled away; whiling away; whiles away

: to spend (time) doing something pleasant and easy

We whiled away the afternoon with a walk around the garden.

Examples of while away in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oxford is a short drive away; consider a day trip to the historic city to wander through the colleges, go punting along the River Cherwell, or while away an afternoon in one of the many pubs or cafes. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026

Adding to the stress of the situation, the family is navigating huge medical costs while away from home. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Travelers often struggle to charge multiple devices while away, facing inconvenient outlets and bulky chargers. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Here, the household ate together, sitting on their beds, and whiled away the dark winter days by spinning, weaving, telling stories, reciting poems, and playing chess. — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026

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