Synonyms of pastimes

pastimes

noun

plural of pastime

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.

Related Words

• hobbies
• sports
• amusements
• enjoyments
• dalliances
• entertainments
• relaxations
• hobbyhorses
• recreations
• pleasures
• frolics
• diversions
• delights
• fun and games
• rascalities
• fun
• plays
• mischiefs
• merriments
• revelries
• devilments
• revels
• pleasances
• hobs
• devilries
• larks
• hilarities
• jinks
• knaveries
• buffooneries
• merrymakings
• sprees
• waggeries
• tomfooleries
• hanky-pankies
• binges
• whoopees
• high jinks
• rollicks
• flings
• horseplays
• kicks

Dissimilar Words

• works
• duties
• labors
• obligations
• responsibilities
• drudgeries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pastimes

His favorite pastimes were riding his bike and watching football, relatives told media outlets. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Brittany is soaking up every moment with Bronze, who has already joined in on one of the family’s favorite pastimes — cheering on Patrick. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Sometimes, recreational pastimes grow in popularity right alongside their corresponding fashion. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2026

Somehow, the only other pastimes the Alphas participate in are picnicking and badminton. — Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

According to folklore, as with many of the United Kingdom’s more bizarre sports and pastimes, the idea to jump into the bog and snorkel was conceived after a few ales in a local pub. — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Many job seekers are now listing offbeat, distinctly human pastimes on their resumes like birdhouse building in order to stand out. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

When not searching for glass floats, enjoy other pastimes like tide pooling, beachcombing, and kite flying (home to two kite festivals, Lincoln City calls itself the Kite Capital of the World). — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

Because here, eating is not only the most beloved of pastimes, but a snapshot of the entire country’s culinary traditions. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026