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

Fill out our form and share your favorite Halloween pastimes and the stories behind them. — The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Irma is not going to resolve her dilemma by having sex or cutting loose, nor by renouncing such pastimes and doubling down on intellect. — B. D. McClay, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

Young people frustrated by the proliferation of AI and sick of screen addiction are investing in more nondigital pastimes, many of which have a nostalgic bent. — Deeya Sonalkar, TheWeek, 8 Oct. 2026

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