pastime
Plural: pastimes
Noun
- A recreational activity or hobby engaged in regularly.
- a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
- "sailing is her favorite pastime"
- "his main pastime is gambling"
- Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
Verb
- To sport; to amuse oneself.
Examples
- Chatting is a pleasant pastime.
- Finding a seven-letter word on a crowded Words With Friends board is a delightful pastime.
Origin / Etymology
From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.
Synonyms
interest, pursuit, amusement, avocation, diversion, divertisement, fancy, hobby, kill-time, pastime, sport
Scrabble Score: 11
pastime: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordpastime: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pastime: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary