while
noun
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
“he was here for a little while”
“I need to rest for a piece”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
While meaning
What does “while” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“while” is a noun with one meaning. Its most common meaning is: a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition.