passant
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of passant
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French, present participle of passer to pass; see -ant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He neither relies on voiceovers nor films them obliquely à la Polanski, who gives us the poetry en passant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2022
Have pretty women, attractive men, guests who are en passant, the flavor of another language.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2013
I note, en passant, that Wodehouse, an essentially Edwardian writer, must have been familiar with the Beatrix Potter story for children, "The Tale of Pigling Bland".
From The Guardian ● Jan. 7, 2013
After errors by both sides, declarer came out on top with the aid of a coup en passant at Trick 12.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2010
Guenever looked upon the six lioncels passant regardant —they were marching along with red tongues and daws, winking pertly over their backsides and waving their flame- tipped tails.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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