pastime

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːstaɪm/
US: /ˈpæstaɪm/

  1. An activity that you enjoy doing in your free time for pleasure and relaxation.

    1. Reading is my favorite pastime.
    2. Gardening is a relaxing pastime I enjoy on weekends, fostering creativity.

Synonyms

amusement diversion recreation sport entertainment game hobby

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "pastime" is /ˈpɑːstaɪm/ in British English and /ˈpæstaɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pastime": amusement, diversion, recreation, sport, entertainment, game, hobby.

Example usage of "pastime": "Reading is my favorite pastime.". More examples on the page.