pastime

The definition of a pastime is a hobby or an enjoyable way that you pass the time.

(noun)

Spending your leisure time reading books for pleasure is an example of a pastime.

See pastime in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See pastime in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An activity that occupies one's spare time pleasantly: Sailing is her favorite pastime.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English passe tyme

Origin: , translation of French passe temps

Origin: : passer, to pass

Origin: + temps, time

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