B2nounartssport
US/ˈpæs.taɪm/
UK/ˈpɑːs.taɪm/
something you enjoy doing in your free time
In context
Reading is my favorite pastime on long train journeys.
Fishing has become a popular pastime among retired people in the town.
Watching television is a national pastime, according to the survey.
Words that go with pastime
adjective + noun
- favorite pastimeCooking is his favorite pastime on weekends.
- popular pastimeHiking is a popular pastime in the region.
- national pastimeBaseball is called the national pastime in America.
- harmless pastimeCollecting stamps is a harmless pastime.
noun + preposition
- pastime for childrenDrawing is a harmless pastime for children.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
past timeCorrect: pastime