English Explanatory Dictionary

pastime

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
verb
  1. To sport; to amuse oneself.

Pronunciation

/ˈpæs.taɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pastime.wav /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/

Word forms

pastime pastimes passtime pass-time pastiming pastimed

Etymology

From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.

Synonyms

kill-time amusement avocation diversion divertisement fancy hobby pastime pursuit sport

Related words

timepass

Derived words

pastimer pastiming
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