as in hobby
an activity that you enjoy doing during your free time
Her favorite pastime is gardening. Baseball has been a national pastime for years.
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While my reviews tend to be more celebratory than derogatory, my favorite pastime is debating the pros and cons of restaurants.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
Tap into pastimes that bring you joy as the moon and Venus harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet that prospect only saddens me, because singing with my family is among my most cherished pastimes.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 30 Dec. 2024
Tap into pastimes that bring you joy as the moon and Venus harmonize.
—USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
In recent years, RVing has transformed from a niche pastime into a booming trend that adventurers of all ages embrace.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Yet that prospect only saddens me, because singing with my family is among my most cherished pastimes.
—Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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