pastime
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pas·time

noun \ˈpas-ˌtīm\

Definition of PASTIME

: something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably : diversion

Examples of PASTIME

  1. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.

First Known Use of PASTIME

15th century

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