while away

phrasal 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.

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With its cushy seating and sleek decor, the center’s tasting room is a pleasant place to while away the hours with a glass (or two or three) of Prosecco and small bites from the menu. —

Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 Texas Energy recommends setting your thermostat at 85 while away to save up to 10% on your yearly costs. —

Isabela Ocampo Restrepo, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 2024 The lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time while away from light pollution at a high vantage point, NOAA said. —

Ty Roush, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 Kicker Brandon Aubrey did not practice this week while away on jury duty but is expected to play Sunday. —

Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for while away