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Added 9 October 2026

pastime

/ˈpæs.taɪm/ noun

In Latin: ludus, oblectāmen, oblectāmentum Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pastime at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).
sailing is her favorite pastime

Origin

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

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