: 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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Yet that prospect only saddens me, because singing with my family is among my most cherished pastimes.
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised to spot famous Argentine musicians and actors at sidewalk tables on this trendy Chacarita corner, savoring two favorite Porteño pastimes: empanada eating and people watching.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
The gaming industry is evolving and adapting to technological advancements and continually growing alongside the generations of players loyal to their favorite pastime.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.
—Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Don’t be surprised to spot famous Argentine musicians and actors at sidewalk tables on this trendy Chacarita corner, savoring two favorite Porteño pastimes: empanada eating and people watching.
—Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024
The gaming industry is evolving and adapting to technological advancements and continually growing alongside the generations of players loyal to their favorite pastime.
—Gary Denham, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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pastime
noun
pas·time
ˈpas-ˌtīm 
: something that helps to make time pass agreeably
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