Passing is a 2021 historical drama film written and directed by Rebecca Hall in her feature directorial debut. Adapted from the 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, set in 1920s New York City, …

In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white. Watch trailers & learn more.

Passing: Directed by Rebecca Hall. With Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Bill Camp. "Passing" follows the unexpected reunion of two high school friends, whose renewed acquaintance …

PASSING definition: going by or past; elapsing. See examples of passing used in a sentence.

Academic credits refer to credits earned upon the successful passing of a course. The news that a certain amount of legal knowledge would be required, and even the passing of a few exams, killed …

1. transitory or momentary: a passing fancy. 2. cursory or casual in action or manner: a passing reference.

Definition of passing noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

You can refer to someone's death as their passing, if you want to avoid using the word `death' because you think it might upset or offend people. His passing will be mourned by many people.

He made a few passing [= cursory] remarks about his work at the hospital. We gave the restaurant a passing [= quick] glance before moving on. She never gave the matter more than a passing thought. …

Jan 20, 2026 · (sports) The act of passing a ball etc. to another player. [from 19th c.] A form of juggling where several people pass props between each other, usually clubs or rings.