time warp

noun

: an anomaly, discontinuity, or suspension held to occur in the progress of time
time-warp adjective
or time-warped

Examples of time warp in a Sentence

Walking into the castle was like entering a time warp.
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The build-your-own-salad at your table is a nice change of pace in this incredible time warp. Phillip Freeman, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026 Which song was the quintessential time warp in regards to Stewart’s sound Wednesday? Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 June 2026 Step into a time warp of vintage gas pumps, racing memorabilia, and unusual roadside relics at Mendenhall’s Museum. Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 Others, however, will just find themselves in a tired time warp. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time warp

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of time warp was in 1937

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“Time warp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20warp. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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