English noun: pastime | |||
1. | pastime (act) a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||
Samples | Sailing is her favorite pastime. His main pastime is gambling. He counts reading among his interests. They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits. | ||
Synonyms | interest, pursuit | ||
Broader (hypernym) | diversion, recreation | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity | ||