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
Now, the London Museum Docklands is hosting the United Kingdom’s first major exhibition about the history and archaeology of this pastime, which is commonly known as mudlarking.
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Jetson thinks that competitive racing could be an attractive pastime for new owners.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In Mexico, the sport is both a national pastime and a showy vehicle for collective catharsis: For legions of fans, the fight inside the ring represents the real-life battles outside it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Jetson thinks that competitive racing could be an attractive pastime for new owners.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
For many visitors, relaxing with a soothing cup of tea has become a favorite pastime while traveling for business or pleasure.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
In Mexico, the sport is both a national pastime and a showy vehicle for collective catharsis: For legions of fans, the fight inside the ring represents the real-life battles outside it.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
Noun
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For the 37-year-old, that means maintaining her hair and nails, making time for daily walks, watching her favorite reality shows, attending therapy, reading and trying new hobbies.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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Similarly, consider picking up a hobby that’s completely outside your usual interests.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Those teams sit on Mt. Olympus in South Florida sports.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Bill Belichick has been one of sports’ most discussed figures this spring, but little had to do with the surreal nature of a six-time Super Bowl champion head coach electing to coach college football for the first time at 73.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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