: 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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Here's why our national pastime is an absolute gift.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
See how the players use audio cues and tactile signals to round the bases and compete in America’s favorite pastime.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, botany was a walk in the park, a pastime for the people.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India's national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world's populous country.
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Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
See how the players use audio cues and tactile signals to round the bases and compete in America’s favorite pastime.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
On the contrary, botany was a walk in the park, a pastime for the people.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India's national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world's populous country.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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