pursuit

pursuit

noun

Definition of PURSUIT

1

the act of going after or in the tracks of another <the cat ran down the street with a pair of dogs in pursuit>

Synonyms chase, chasing, dogging, following, hounding, pursuing, shadowing, tagging, tailing, tracing, tracking, trailing

Related Words hot pursuit; tagging along; path, track, trail; search, seeking

2

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure <a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office>

Synonyms hobby, hobbyhorse, pursuit, recreation

Related Words amusement, distraction, diversion, entertainment, pastime, relaxation, sport