pastime
noun
something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport.
pastimes
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pluralof pastime.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Backyard bird feeding is one of our country’s most popular pastimes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026
L.A. is also where she filmed her latest movie, “The Dink,” an Apple TV comedy centered on one of her favorite pastimes: pickleball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
While we have counseled that speculating on earnings reports is gambling, it remains one of the most prevalent pastimes in the stock and options market.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
We still live in San Francisco in the house we bought in 1989, shopping mostly at the same stores and engaging in many of the same pastimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Now they were off fishing, playing ball, indulging in all the usual summer pastimes during this brief holiday from school.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
