Definitions for pastime
ˈpæsˌtaɪm, ˈpɑs-pas·time

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. pastime, interest, pursuitnoun

   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"

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1. pastimenoun

   That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion; as, that great American pastime, baseball.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pastimenoun

   That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion; games

2. pastimeverb

   To sport; to amuse oneself.

3. Etymology: passe tyme, calqued on passe-temps.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pastimenoun

   Sport; amusement; diversion.

   Etymology: pass and time.

   It was more requisite for Zelmane’s hurt to rest, than sit up at those pastimes; but she, that felt no wound but one, earnestly desired to have the pastorals. Philip Sidney, b. i.

   I’ll be as patient as a gentle stream,
   And make a pastime of each weary step,
   ’Till the last step has brought me to my love. William Shakespeare.

   Pastime passing excellent,
   If husbanded with modesty. William Shakespeare.

   With these
   Find pastime, and bear rule; thy realm is large. John Milton.

   A man, much addicted to luxury, recreation and pastime, should never pretend to devote himself entirely to the sciences, unless his soul be so refined, that he can taste these entertainments eminently in his closet. Isaac Watts.

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1. pastime

   A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements. Participation in hobbies encourages acquiring substantial skills and knowledge in that area. A list of hobbies changes with renewed interests and developing fashions, making it diverse and lengthy. Hobbies tend to follow trends in society, for example stamp collecting was popular during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as postal systems were the main means of communication, while video games are more popular nowadays following technological advances. The advancing production and technology of the nineteenth century provided workers with more leisure time to engage in hobbies. Because of this, the efforts of people investing in hobbies has increased with time. Hobbyists may be identified under three sub-categories: casual leisure which is intrinsically rewarding, short-lived, pleasurable activity requiring little or no preparation, serious leisure which is the systematic pursuit of an amateur, hobbyist, or volunteer that is substantial, rewarding and results in a sense of accomplishment, and finally project-based leisure which is a short-term, often one-off, project that is rewarding.

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1. pastime

   A pastime is an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment or to occupy their spare time, rather than for a serious purpose or a job. It usually refers to hobbies, sports, or other recreational activities.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pastimenoun

   that which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion

2. Pastimeverb

   to sport; to amuse one's self

3. Etymology: [Pass + time: cf. F. passetemps.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pastime

   pas′tīm, n. that which serves to pass away the time: amusement: recreation.

Matched Categories

1. • Diversion

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pastime in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pastime in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of pastime in a Sentence

1. Ivette Rodriguez:

   This is such a moment for us to celebrate as a community and, you know, it's a big deal, america is going to see three Latinas on the most important American pastime.

2. Ron Radigonda:

   Japan is very competitive in softball and baseball. It really is the national pastime there and because of that and... how well it is being played around the world, that we have a great opportunity to get back on the program, the competition level is very high, we are covering the globe with players from all over.

3. Robert Benchley:

   Defining and analyzing humor is a pastime of humorless people.

4. Nikki Halley:

   It pains me to say that we live in a time when national pride is fading fast. Now, I’m no stranger to people hating on the United States. I saw it every day at the U.N. Dictators and thugs loved to get in front of the camera and tell the world how bad America is, it’s their favorite pastime, and as far as I can tell, it’s now the main purpose of the United Nations.

5. Lee Moon:

   This appears to be remarkably poor judgement from Tesco, fox hunting is an illegal, archaic pastime that's abhorred by the majority of the population.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pastime
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=pastime
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pastime
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=pastime
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastime
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastime
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pastime