Hypertext Webster Gateway: "pastime"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Pastime \Pas"time`\, n. [Pass + time: cf. F. passetemps.]
That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably;
sport; amusement; diversion.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Pastime \Pas"time`\, v. i.
To sport; to amuse one's self. [R.]
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
pastime
n : a subject or pursuit 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
interests" [syn: {interest}]
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