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pastime

pas·time

UK/ˈpæs.taɪm/ US/ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

a diversion that occupies one''s time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

  • “sailing is her favorite pastime”
  • “his main pastime is gambling”
  • “he counts reading among his interests”
  • “they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits”
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Origin

From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.

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