pastime
Meaning
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Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
Synonyms
avocation
amorous sport
leisure activity
hostryinge
leisure-time activity
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpæs.taɪm/
Etymology
In summary
From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.
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