Definition of Whilst

while or during

Examples of Whilst in a sentence

Whilst it is not unusual for my husband and I to fight, the constant arguing does concern me.  

Whilst the ship was sinking, all the sailor could think of was his wife and children back home.  

The plan, whilst seemingly a good idea, didn’t work out due to budget cuts.  

Whilst waiting for the local bus, the commuter saw a robbery happen at the corner of 3rd street.  

The weeds in my yard are flourishing whilst the flowers I planted with care are dying out.  

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