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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The template should include sections for: Key details (employee name, dates out of office, and contact preferences while away). —

Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 No one ever needs an excuse to visit Italy — or for residents to while away an afternoon or evening over a delicious meal and fine wine. —

Andrea Onate, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024 Top places to while away hours include Moonstone Beach and Fiscalini Ranch Preserve; the latter offers miles of beautiful coastal bluff trails. —

Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for while away