What does "pastime" mean?

Vocabulary Word: pastime

1. Definition (n.) a hobby, an activity people do to “pass the time”

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2. Definition (n.) a hobby, an activity people do to “pass the time.”

Examples My friend Michelle loves to read. It is her favorite pastime.

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3. Definition (n.) something that amuses and passes time happily; a fun diversion from daily life

Examples My favorite pastime is curling up by a roaring fire and reading a good book.

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4. Definition (n.) activity one does to be happy; comes from the expression pass the time

Examples My friend Michelle loves to read. It is her favorite pastime.

Examples My favorite pastime is curling up by a roaring fire and reading a good book.

Examples My boyfriend’s favorite pastime is playing basketball. He goes to the park everyday to play!

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MotherEarth

Canada

Pastime is sort of thing that the people need it , but we have yo realize that how long it takes and what is it !
If the things could give us a great potential and other hand has beneficial we might call it pastime , otherwise it’s the wasting time .

Bahrain

My cousin has a unique pastime, watching the same movie that she enjoy again and again!!

john

United States

Reading is a good pastime, but I prefer skiing.

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Never think that your real friends have you as their pastime!

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Be aware of those who play with your heart as their pastime!

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