pastime

US: /ˈpæsˌtaɪm/
UK: /pˈɑːsta‍ɪm/


English Vietnamese dictionary


pastime /'pɑ:staim/
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Advanced English dictionary


+ noun
something that you enjoy doing when you are not working
Synonym: HOBBY
Watching television now seems to be the most popular national pastime.

Thesaurus dictionary


n.
hobby, avocation, recreation, diversion, distraction, amusement, entertainment, fun, play, leisure-time activity, relaxation, leisure, sport, divertissement:
As a pastime, she collects books.

Collocation dictionary


ADJ.

enjoyable, rewarding | favourite, popular | dangerous | expensive | national
Eating out is the national pastime in France.

VERB + PASTIME

enjoy, indulge in, pursue

PREP.

~ among
Fighting is a popular pastime among some of the town's boys.
| ~ for
Cycling is an enjoyable pastime for people of all ages.


Concise English dictionary


pastimes'pæstaɪm /'pɑːs-
noun
+a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)