time travel

American  

noun

1. hypothetical transport through time into the past or the future.

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Example Sentences

A fantastical tale from the author of “Golden Hill” turns on a mysterious cabal that has discovered a method of time travel—and schemes to reverse the outcome of World War II. The author, Sam Sacks reports, “shows no compunction about delivering entertainment” in a fast-paced tale meant to whet readers’ appetites for sequels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Paul Monash, the producer of “Slaughterhouse-Five,” which was based on Kurt Vonnegut’s acclaimed novel about World War II and time travel, directed the screen test.

From Los Angeles Times

Headline premieres this year include “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” a sequel to the 2019 thriller starring bride and final girl Samara Weaving; “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,” a time travel action-comedy starring Vince Vaughn; and “They Will Kill You,” an action-horror-comedy hybrid starring Zazie Beetz and Myha’la.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, they ignite a passionate romance that traverses decades and endures brutal separations, wars and time travel.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe I’m betraying my hopeless rationalism, but if I learned of the reality of time travel and “aerial spirits,” I’d be a little more preoccupied by it than Iris seems to be.

From The Wall Street Journal