: something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably : diversion
Her favorite pastime is gardening.
Baseball has been a national pastime for many years.
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Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Jetson thinks that competitive racing could be an attractive pastime for new owners.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In Mexico, the sport is both a national pastime and a showy vehicle for collective catharsis: For legions of fans, the fight inside the ring represents the real-life battles outside it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 May 2025
What started as a solitary pastime soon blossomed into a vibrant, supportive online community — with Adele at the very center.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In Mexico, the sport is both a national pastime and a showy vehicle for collective catharsis: For legions of fans, the fight inside the ring represents the real-life battles outside it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 May 2025
What started as a solitary pastime soon blossomed into a vibrant, supportive online community — with Adele at the very center.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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