: something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably : diversion
Her favorite pastime is gardening.
Baseball has been a national pastime for many years.
Examples of pastime in a Sentence
Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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The Elimination Challenge reveal: A ‘Top Chef’ sausage race
After things cooled down, Kish announced this week’s Elimination Challenge would revolve around America’s pastime.
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Participate in one of the area's favorite fall pastimes — apple picking — with a visit to Hilltop Orchards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
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Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Participate in one of the area's favorite fall pastimes — apple picking — with a visit to Hilltop Orchards.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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