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[ noun ] a subject or pursuit that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

Synonyms

interest pursuit

Examples

: "sailing is her favorite pastime" "his main pastime is gambling" "he counts reading among his interests" "they criticized the boy for his limited interests"

Used in print

(Rocky Mountains News, [Denver, Colorado],...)

Both , of_course , were remarkable feats and further embossed the fact that baseball rightfully is the national pastime .

Related terms

diversion avocation prosecute

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