pastime

Meaning

Synonyms

sport
B2
amusement
C1
hobby
C1
play
A1
recreation
C2
diversion
C2
entertainment
B2
pleasure
A2
fun
A1
interest
B1
game
A1
occupation
C1
merriment
32k
beguilement
dissipation
pursuit
C1
frolic
27k
distraction
C1

avocation

mirth
32k
games
B1
party
A1
🥳
playfulness
plaything
27k
predilection
predisposition
44k
preference
C2
preoccupation
42k
refreshment
20k
relax
A2
relaxation
C2
seizures
C2
shindig
23k
sideline
26k
strewing
taste
B1

amorous sport

leisure activity

Japanification

hostryinge

activity
B2
pastance
athletics
25k
ceilidh
disposition
C2
dissipated
39k
distraint
divertissement
fondness
22k
foreclosure
28k
Translations

passe-temps
Zeitvertreib
passatempo
pasatiempo
eğlence

διασκέδαση

tijdverdrijf
divertimento
amusement
passatemps
diversión
Kurzweil
passatempo
hobby
Frequency

21k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpæs.taɪm/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
passe tyme
In summary

From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.

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