as in hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
Her favorite pastime is gardening. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Recent Examples of pastime
Hiking the Appalachian Trail is a beloved outdoor pastime thanks to a number of notable hikes with spectacular views.
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Backyard fires are like a lot of the adventurous pastimes that define our lives.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 11 Oct. 2025
Celebrity spotting at the football has become a pastime in itself.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The soldiers’ pastimes of drinking, gambling, and brawling also offended many Bostonians, who retained the piety of their Pilgrim ancestors.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
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Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Backyard fires are like a lot of the adventurous pastimes that define our lives.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 11 Oct. 2025
Celebrity spotting at the football has become a pastime in itself.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The soldiers’ pastimes of drinking, gambling, and brawling also offended many Bostonians, who retained the piety of their Pilgrim ancestors.
—Time, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pastime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
Noun
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What started as a weekend hobby quickly grew into a full-fledged business, and Molski, who has since retired from healthcare sales, couldn't be happier to spend his weekends hunting and restoring vintage pieces.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stargazers interested in getting a closer look at the wonders of the night sky should check out our roundups of the best telescopes and binoculars available in 2025, while those new to the hobby should read our roundup of the best smartphone astronomy apps for navigating the post sunset realm.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her love for journalism began with taking freelance sports photos for her local newspaper, The Fulton Sun, during high school, and her involvement with multiple school publications.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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This emotional confidence will encourage upbeat times socializing with others, as well as exploring sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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