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pastime - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'pastime' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pastime [ n.]
- That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.
2 . Pastime [ v. i.]
- To sport; to amuse one's self.

Meaning of 'pastime' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pastime [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
Example in sentence:
  • he counts reading among his interests;
  • his main pastime is gambling;
  • sailing is her favorite pastime;
  • they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits