time killer
noun
1
: a person with free time
2
: something that passes the time : diversion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Two-time killer Gary Gilmore brought worldwide attention to Utah in 1977, when the Texas native became the first person in nearly a decade to be executed in the United States when he was shot by a firing squad. 
Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022 The last Utah execution was that of two-time killer Ronnie Lee Gardner on June 18, 2010. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021 Our hikes, once the highlight of Leo’s and my afternoon, now serve as another time killer. Beth Spotswood, SFChronicle.com, 22 Apr. 2020 Remember, the hot dog is already being delivered to the mouth in a semi-suspension of bucket water, so taking extra gulps may seem like a time killer. Aj Willingham, CNN, 4 July 2019 But the info screen won’t be a haven for time killers. Jonathan Takiff, Philly.com, 23 Oct. 2017
Tony Semerad, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Jan. 2022 The last Utah execution was that of two-time killer Ronnie Lee Gardner on June 18, 2010. The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Apr. 2021 Our hikes, once the highlight of Leo’s and my afternoon, now serve as another time killer. Beth Spotswood, SFChronicle.com, 22 Apr. 2020 Remember, the hot dog is already being delivered to the mouth in a semi-suspension of bucket water, so taking extra gulps may seem like a time killer. Aj Willingham, CNN, 4 July 2019 But the info screen won’t be a haven for time killers. Jonathan Takiff, Philly.com, 23 Oct. 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1728, in the meaning defined at sense 1
time killers
noun
as in revelings
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- revelings
- convivialities
- pastimes
- escapes
- merrymakings
- jollifications
- divertissements
- pleasures
- delights
- revels
- gambols
- gaieties
- entertainments
- whoopees
- revelries
- hilarities
- diversions
- recreations
- romps
- distractions
- larks
- festivities
- activities
- gayeties
- rollicks
- jollities
- fun
- frolics
- revellings
- sprees
- screams
- picnics
- binges
- riots
- flings
- laughs
- games
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- bores
- downers
- bummers
- drags
- party poopers
- killjoys
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