Associations to the word «Pastime»

Wiktionary

PASTIME, noun. That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion; games.
PASTIME, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) to sport; to amuse oneself

Dictionary definition

PASTIME, noun. 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".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope