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pastime Definition

pas·time (pastīm′)

noun

a way of spending spare time pleasantly; anything done for recreation or diversion, as a hobby

Etymology: LME passe tyme, transl. of Fr passe-temps

pastime Synonyms

pastime

n.

pastime Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • absorb: Ringing is a rewarding and absorbing pastime, new recruits are always welcome!
  • pursue: I might go out tomorrow, possibly to a rural location to pursue some pastime.
  • enjoy: Yes, yesterday I enjoyed that classic Japanese pastime of watching fat people falling down.
  • become: Smoking became a popular pastime over the next few weeks.
  • remain: She knows how to have fun and dressing up, with the option of facial hair, remains a pleasurable pastime.
  • grow: Tracing family trees is a rapidly growing pastime both in Britain and abroad.

Preposition: in

country: Museum attendance is one of the most popular pastimes in many countries.

Adjective modifier

  • favorite: Turn your favorite pastime into the theme for a perfect short break.
  • favorite: Touring by caravan has always been a favorite pastime in Britain.
  • pleasurable: She knows how to have fun and dressing up, with the option of facial hair, remains a pleasurable pastime.
  • popular: Golf is a popular pastime for the wealthy with hotels to match.
  • harmless: I wish I had a harmless pastime based on throwing out rubbish.
  • relaxing: They just don't realize what a relaxing pastime they are missing.

Noun used with modifier

  • leisure: Hunting with birds of prey was one of the prime leisure pastimes of the Tudor courts.
  • minority: That's not a minority pastime or a soft option.
  • winter: The great thing about this popular winter pastime is that outdoor skating is free!
  • fun: It's an exciting and fun pastime, so go on.
  • summer: Punting and cruising make popular summer pastimes, whilst guided walking tours and bus tours are available all the year round.
  • holiday: But many Japanese were in front of their TV sets for what is becoming the nation's favorite holiday pastime: professional wrestling.

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