time killers

noun

plural of time killer
as in escapes

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  1. escapes
  2. pastimes
  3. pleasures
  4. delights
  5. entertainments
  6. revels
Noun
  • This month’s lineup spans everything from high-stakes thrillers to romantic escapes that linger long after the final page.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
  • Patrick Obert, who co-founded Stirred Travel in 2016, seeks out extraordinary European locations for the company’s unique culinary escapes, matching acclaimed chefs with exceptional regional food, in a relaxed house-party atmosphere.
    — Xandie Nutting, TheWeek, 28 July 2026
Definition of escapes
Noun
  • Combining trends is one of my favorite pastimes, and this pair checks two boxes at once.
    — Iman Balagam, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • Boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing are favorite pastimes, with Galveston Bay giving easy access to the coast’s best inshore waters.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Definition of pastimes
Noun
  • Classic coastal towns like Tybee Island, Ocracoke, and Emerald Isle have long been places where the simple pleasures of a beach vacation shine the brightest.
    — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Forest Hills Stadium is one of the great pleasures of the city.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of pleasures
Noun
  • Those delights transport me to my earliest and happiest memories, surrounded by family and friends at birthday parties spent at the park or at McDonald’s.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Edinburgh, a city of dramatic landscapes and rich culture, shines during its renowned August festivals, transforming into a global stage for arts and culinary delights.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of delights
Noun
  • Among the New Wave of American filmmakers in the mid-’70s, Spielberg and his friend George Lucas stood out as directors with ambitions to make old-fashioned popular entertainments.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
  • Often, producers of these entertainments answer that question through music.
    — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Definition of entertainments
Noun
  • The historic Paulaner brewery hosts three weeks of rowdy revels, kicking off on March 6.
    — Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of revels
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