slow time

American  

noun

Informal.

1. standard time.

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slow time British  

noun

1. military a slow marching pace, usually 65 or 75 paces to the minute: used esp in funeral ceremonies

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Etymology

Origin of slow time

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Speaking after the meeting, Reform UK council leader Sean Matthews said: "We think it's better to make the planet a better place in slow time rather than rush to it."

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The month is typically a slow time for sales.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

“Traffic was going slow, time felt like it was moving so slow” on their way back to the sitter, Sidhu said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

There is nothing better than good food to bring you into the moment and slow time a bit so that you can reconnect with the ones you love.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

“It’s a slow time of year at the Hatchery. So I wandered over today to visit Sophia. You know Sophia; she works down the hall, with the next older newchildren?”

From "Son" by Lois Lowry