pastime

Meanings

• An activity or hobby engaged in for enjoyment and relaxation.

  - "Playing cards is a popular pastime."
  - "Hiking in the mountains is an exhilarating pastime."

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Synonyms

kill-time

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pastime
playtime , wastetime

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Variants

List of all variants of pastime that leads to same result
pastime , pastimes

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Etymology

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The word 'pastime' comes from the Old French word 'passe-temps', which means 'something passed the time'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'pastime' first appeared in English in the late 15th century?

2. Did you know that one of the earliest recorded pastimes was hunting with dogs?

3. Did you know that some of the most popular pastimes today include watching television, playing video games, reading books, and using social media?

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Culture

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Throughout history, pastimes have played an important role in various cultures around the world. Pastimes have been used as forms of entertainment, relaxation, socialization, and even as means of expressing creativity and artistic abilities.

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