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Definition of pastime - 5 dictionary results

pas⋅time

  [pas-tahym, pahs-]
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–noun
something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport: to play cards as a pastime.
Origin:
1480–90; earlier pas(s)e tyme, trans. of MF passe-temps

Synonyms:
entertainment, hobby, diversion, avocation.
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pas·time   (pās'tīm')   
n.  An activity that occupies one's spare time pleasantly: Sailing is her favorite pastime.

[Middle English passe tyme, translation of French passe temps : passer, to pass + temps, time.]
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Pastime

Pas"time`\, n. [Pass + time: cf. F. passetemps.] That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.

Pastime

Pas"time`\, v. i. To sport; to amuse one's self. [R.]
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Language Translation for : pastime
Spanish: pasatiempo,
German: der Zeitvertreib,
Japanese: 娯楽
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pastime 
1489, passe tyme "recreation, diversion, amusement, sport," formed on model of M.Fr. passe-temps (15c.), from passe, imper. of passer "to pass" + temps "time."
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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