as in hobbies
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 pastimes
Aqua fitness classes, bodyboarding, kayaking, candlemaking, and painting in the garden are popular pastimes.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The fate of the industry that powers one of America’s favorite pastimes is mirroring the economic struggles of the country itself.
—HubSpot, 1 June 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
Additionally, in the case of a beach or lake weekend, a present like a puzzle also takes the pressure off of your hosts to come up with fun, alternative pastimes for everyone whenever the weather doesn’t cooperate, or at times when everybody needs a little break from the sun and heat.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The group, loosely led by inquisitive ginger breed Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and good-natured merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) enjoy a peaceful existence, with their favorite pastimes consisting of laying in the grass and listening to George read a nightly murder mystery story.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
As for new pastimes, there are still free options like free YouTube videos on the internet for those who want to continue watching something on the couch, Conners said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Residents are still able to stay active when snow and below-zero temperatures arrive, with snowmobiling, fat-tire biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing serving as popular pastimes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The key appears to be choosing pastimes that require active thinking.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The fate of the industry that powers one of America’s favorite pastimes is mirroring the economic struggles of the country itself.
—HubSpot, 1 June 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
Additionally, in the case of a beach or lake weekend, a present like a puzzle also takes the pressure off of your hosts to come up with fun, alternative pastimes for everyone whenever the weather doesn’t cooperate, or at times when everybody needs a little break from the sun and heat.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
The group, loosely led by inquisitive ginger breed Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and good-natured merino Mopple (Chris O’Dowd) enjoy a peaceful existence, with their favorite pastimes consisting of laying in the grass and listening to George read a nightly murder mystery story.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
As for new pastimes, there are still free options like free YouTube videos on the internet for those who want to continue watching something on the couch, Conners said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Residents are still able to stay active when snow and below-zero temperatures arrive, with snowmobiling, fat-tire biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing serving as popular pastimes.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
The key appears to be choosing pastimes that require active thinking.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastimes
Noun
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This year’s fair will feature concerts at four venues and exhibits of artwork, woodworking, gardening, flowers, gems and minerals, hobbies, photography and K-12 student projects.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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One of my hobbies is talking to scammers online.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Other footage showed a high school campus roof which had collapsed while pupils lined up outside the school’s sports field in Davao Del Sur.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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In the end, McGinniss’s new team breaks his heart, as all your rooting interests in sports eventually will.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
June 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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“Pastimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastimes. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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