Library / English Dictionary

PASTIME

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Example:

they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits

Synonyms:

interest; pastime; pursuit

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Hypernyms ("pastime" is a kind of...):

diversion; recreation (an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "pastime"):

avocation; by-line; hobby; pursuit; sideline; spare-time activity (an auxiliary activity)

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