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pastime

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpæstaɪm/ · UK /ˈpɑːstaɪm/

pastime means: An activity you enjoy doing when you have free time.

noun

LEISURE ACTIVITYB2

An activity you enjoy doing when you have free time.

  • Reading is my favorite pastime.
  • Gardening became a relaxing pastime after I retired.
  • What pastimes did you enjoy as a child?

Similar words: hobby, leisure activity

Common phrases: favorite pastime, popular pastime, pleasant pastime, a pleasant pastime

Questions about pastime

What does pastime mean?

An activity you enjoy doing when you have free time.

What is pastime in other languages?

Türkçe: boş zaman uğraşı · Español: pasatiempo · Français: passe-temps · Deutsch: Zeitvertreib · Italiano: passatempo · 日本語: 趣味

How do you pronounce pastime?

In American English /ˈpæstaɪm/; in British English /ˈpɑːstaɪm/.

How do you use pastime in a sentence?

Reading is my favorite pastime. Gardening became a relaxing pastime after I retired.

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