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5 definitions for pastime From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
pastime \pas"time`\ (p[.a]s"t[imac]m`), n. [Pass + time: cf. F.
passetemps.]
That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably;
sport; amusement; diversion; as, that great American pastime,
baseball.
[1913 Webster +PJC]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :
pastime \pas"time`\, v. i.
To sport; to amuse one's self. [R.]
[1913 Webster]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 :
pastime
n : 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" [syn: interest, pursuit]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 :
25 Moby Thesaurus words for "pastime":
amusement, avocation, by-line, distraction, diversion,
divertisement, divertissement, enjoyment, entertainment, fun,
hobby, hobbyhorse, leisure, mirth, passe-temps, play, pleasure,
recreation, regalement, relaxation, side interest, sideline,
solace, spare-time activity, sport
From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) :
PASTIME, n. A device for promoting dejection. Gentle exercise for intellectual debility. Request more information on pastime |
