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
Go to a baseball game to witness Tokyo’s take on America’s favorite pastime.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Next to complaints about the DMV, complaining about your cable company was almost an American pastime.
—Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Throughout the Kings’ 41 seasons in Sacramento, a persistent pastime has been looking for a second pro team for the city or region.
—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
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Next to complaints about the DMV, complaining about your cable company was almost an American pastime.
—Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Throughout the Kings’ 41 seasons in Sacramento, a persistent pastime has been looking for a second pro team for the city or region.
—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
See All Example Sentences for pastime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
Noun
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No longer a niche hobby, the paper describes circular practices are a growing part of how consumers navigate everyday economic pressures.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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The wide out's love of horses goes far beyond a hobby, too.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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What’s more, golf is a sport famed for its adherence to tradition, and not all technological advances are permissible in competitions.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The former Cooley High School building in West Detroit is scheduled for demolition this summer, as the school district proceeds with plans to repurpose the property for a sports complex.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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