pastime Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    pursuit; interest.
    • 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


Pas"time` noun
Etymology
Pass + time: cf. F. passetemps.
Definitions
  1. That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion.
Pas"time` intransitive verb
Definitions
  1. To sport; to amuse one's self. R.

Webster 1913