Definition of While

a period of time

Examples of While in a sentence

We went to the park for a little while and afterwards ventured to the ice cream shop.  🔊

After working for the café for a while, the waitress felt she needed a more permeant job.  🔊

The kids swam for a while, but soon tired of playing in the water and headed indoors.  🔊

It had been a while since the best friends had seen each other.  🔊

After riding his bike for a while, the cyclist stopped to get some water and rest.  🔊

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