: 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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Major League Baseball has a rich history of Hall of Fame and star players from other nations who made their mark on America’s pastime.
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Getting outdoors and exploring natural wonders on foot is a popular pastime for many.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Fishing is a beloved pastime throughout the Keys, and underwater adventure doesn’t get much better than in Key Largo.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Black Cyclists Who Inspire The face of cycling, once viewed as a predominately white sport and pastime, is changing fast.
—Ron Stodghill, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 20 June 2025
Getting outdoors and exploring natural wonders on foot is a popular pastime for many.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
Fishing is a beloved pastime throughout the Keys, and underwater adventure doesn’t get much better than in Key Largo.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 17 June 2025
Black Cyclists Who Inspire The face of cycling, once viewed as a predominately white sport and pastime, is changing fast.
—Ron Stodghill, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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