pas·time
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| 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
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] —Synonyms entertainment, hobby, diversion, avocation.
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pastime
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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
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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| a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" |
| WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University. |
pastime [ˈpaːstaim] noun
an occupation which one enjoys and takes part in during one's spare time; a hobby
Example: Playing chess is his favourite pastime.
Example: Playing chess is his favourite pastime.
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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.| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc. |
Pastime
Pas"time`\, v. i. To sport; to amuse one's self. [R.]| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc. |
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