elapsed time Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. the time that elapses while some event is occurring; the amount of time one activity starts and ends. Example Sentence Find the elapsed time from one to two. Synonyms elapsed minutes; start and end of activity; time Antonyms no time passed Hear It! Say It! Write It! elapsed time Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: