pastime
word
Definition
A pastime is an activity that you do for fun or relaxation during your free time.
Usage & Nuances
"Pastime" is slightly formal or literary; more commonly, people say "hobby". It typically refers to enjoyable activities done regularly in leisure time. Avoid using it for work or responsibilities.
Spanish: pasatiempoPortuguese (BR): passatempoPortuguese (PT): passatempoChinese (Simplified): 消遣Chinese (Traditional): 消遣Hindi: मनोरंजनArabic: هوايةBengali: অবসর বিনোদন - অবকাশ যাপন (বিনোদন)Russian: развлечение - времяпрепровождениеJapanese: 娯楽 - 趣味Vietnamese: trò tiêu khiển - sở thíchKorean: 취미 - 오락Turkish: uğraş - eğlenceUrdu: تفریحIndonesian: hiburan - kegiatan waktu senggang
Example Sentences
Reading is my favorite pastime.
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Watching movies is a popular pastime.
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Drawing is a relaxing pastime for many people.
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Gardening has become my weekend pastime since I moved here.
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Playing chess is more than just a pastime to him—he takes it very seriously.
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These days online gaming is a popular pastime among teenagers.
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