noun

pastime

pastime, hobby, recreation

Reading is my favorite pastime.

Reading is my favourite pastime.

Baseball is America's national pastime.

Baseball is America's national pastime.

a favorite/national pastime an enjoyable activity done regularly My favorite pastime is reading.

Synonyms: hobby, recreation, amusement

From 'pass' + 'time', literally an activity to make time pass pleasantly.

Think of an activity that helps you 'pass the time'.

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