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

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

And for Southerners, in particular, these types of trips provide chances to pass down beloved traditions and introduce the next generation to the places and pastimes that have long been part of your family’s story. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

His latest social media posts reflect his longstanding enthusiasm for the sport, which has remained one of his most visible personal pastimes both during and outside of his time in office. — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Combining trends is one of my favorite pastimes, and this pair checks two boxes at once. — Iman Balagam, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Tiny also has some favorite pastimes that are guaranteed to win your heart. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026

After a wave of price hikes from some of the world's largest companies, including Amazon, Apple and Netflix, even at-home pastimes like streaming movies or playing video games are pinching the pocketbooks of consumers like Green. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Homeowners are going big on games tables, game nooks, and even game rooms designed expressly for analog pastimes such as Rummikub, chess, and now, mahjong. — Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026