: 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.
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Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes:
While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
One of America’s favorite pastimes, right up there with baseball and gimmick food, is generational disdain.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
The American version of the pastime featured a card with a point system that would change annually.
—Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
One American pastime that attracts millions upon millions of people from all walks of life is the game of football, whether on the high school, college, or pro levels.
—Peter Ji, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
One of America’s favorite pastimes, right up there with baseball and gimmick food, is generational disdain.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
The American version of the pastime featured a card with a point system that would change annually.
—Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Feb. 2025
One American pastime that attracts millions upon millions of people from all walks of life is the game of football, whether on the high school, college, or pro levels.
—Peter Ji, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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