Pastime
/ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
"Chatting is a pleasant pastime."
- 2 a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) wordnet
Verb
- 1 To sport; to amuse oneself. intransitive, obsolete
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"Playing the piano is her favorite pastime."
Etymology
From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.