Pastime

[Pas·time`]

A pastime is any hobby or activity that you do to pass the time. Usually, people enjoy their pastimes.

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That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

Noun
a diversion that occupies one''s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"


n.
That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

v. i.
To sport; to amuse one's self.


Pastime

Pas"time` , n. [Pass + time: cf. F. passetemps.] That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

Pastime

Pas"time`, v. i. To sport; to amuse one's self. [R.]

That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

To sport; to amuse one's self.

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Usage Examples

Art is not a pastime but a priesthood.

We always think of a diet with a big groan. But I think diets are fun. I think it is an American pastime for a lot of women.

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Other Usage Examples

In Australia, not reading poetry is the national pastime.

My favorite travel pastime is writing music, either with my guitar or on my computer.

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