Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pass-by
noun
/ˈpæsˌbaɪ/
Definition
An interruption or situation where someone or something moves past another without stopping.
Examples
- During the event, there was a crowd of people who were just pass-bys, not participants.
- He noticed a few pass-bys as he waited for his friend at the cafe.
Meaning
The act of going past someone or something without interacting or pausing.
Synonyms
- bystander
- spectator
- onlooker
