American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pastimes
IPA transcription: ['pæs,taɪmz]
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Noun
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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”
Usage examples
- Dancing is one of the favorite pastimes in Nicaragua.
- This includes pastimes such as family skittles and car treasure hunt.