[pas-tahym, pahs-] 
| something that serves to make time pass agreeably; a pleasant means of amusement, recreation, or sport: to play cards as a pastime. |
| 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.] |