: 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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Throughout the Kings’ 41 seasons in Sacramento, a persistent pastime has been looking for a second pro team for the city or region.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
With the rise of smart, portable, and social technology, even hobbies that involve manual engagement are less common, leading to a revival of old-school pastimes among a rising tide of young people.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Honey hunting became a popular pastime, as colonists tracked down wild colonies to harvest wax and honey like their ancestors back in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Fishing is another popular pastime on Lake Jocassee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
With the rise of smart, portable, and social technology, even hobbies that involve manual engagement are less common, leading to a revival of old-school pastimes among a rising tide of young people.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
Honey hunting became a popular pastime, as colonists tracked down wild colonies to harvest wax and honey like their ancestors back in Europe.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Fishing is another popular pastime on Lake Jocassee.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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