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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Recent Examples of pastime
On the contrary, botany was a walk in the park, a pastime for the people.
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India's national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world's populous country.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
With the rise of junk journaling content on social media, the once solo pastime has turned into a lively social scene.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Baseball is known as America's favorite pastime, so the partnership made sense to both parties, Dowler and Materazzo said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India's national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world's populous country.
—ABC News, 25 Mar. 2026
With the rise of junk journaling content on social media, the once solo pastime has turned into a lively social scene.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Baseball is known as America's favorite pastime, so the partnership made sense to both parties, Dowler and Materazzo said.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pastime
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastime
Noun
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Choose a single topic or hobby to explore, then map a simple schedule for research or practice.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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Upstairs, the layout and square footage impress and make room for everything from family to guests and hobbies.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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White, though, knows that Charlotte has underachieved for many years in the two best revenue-generating sports on his and almost every college campus — football and men’s basketball.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, Idaho passed a first-in-the-nation law barring trans women and girls from participating in women’s and girls sports.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pastime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastime. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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