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killing time

VERB

waste time

Synonyms

WEAK

amuse oneself consume time fritter away time have leisure idle away time pass the time sit on one's hands summer while away the time

Example Sentences

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LeBLANC boutique – I was happily surprised when I walked past the LeBLANC boutique in Prince Rupert while just killing time, and I saw a big sign in front indicating they carried plus sizes.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

The movie also contains staged footage, including arguably cheesy Midwest-law-enforcement world building: Two detectives who help break the case are introduced while killing time in a pool hall.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Mario Garcia and son-in-law Nivardo De La Torre had been killing time while waiting for their wives, police say.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2023

Jeff Moore and his wife, Laura, were killing time at the truck stop before they had to pick up a load of Nestle water in Cabezon.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2023

Half an hour, at least—we've gotten into position just before curfew—and we've been killing time by barking reminders and observations to each other.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse