Associations to the word «Pastime»

Wiktionary

PASTIME, noun. That which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably; sport; amusement; diversion; games.
PASTIME, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) to sport; to amuse oneself

Dictionary definition

PASTIME, noun. 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".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.