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Pastimes: meaning, definitions and examples

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pastimes

 

[ หˆpรฆs.taษชmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

enjoyable activities

Pastimes refer to enjoyable activities that people do in their leisure time to relax, have fun, or pursue a hobby. These activities are often considered a way to unwind and take a break from the routine of daily life. They can range from simple hobbies like reading or gardening to more active pursuits like sports or crafting.

Synonyms

hobbies, leisure activities, recreational pursuits.

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Word Description / Examples
pastimes

Typically used to refer to activities that people do to pass the time, often with the implication that they are enjoyed leisurely.

  • One of his pastimes is watching old movies
  • Reading mystery novels is a popular pastime for many people
hobbies

Refers to activities that people regularly do in their free time for pleasure.

  • My hobbies include painting and gardening
  • He has many hobbies, like playing guitar and collecting stamps
leisure activities

Describes activities that people do during their free time to relax and enjoy themselves.

  • Swimming and reading are my favorite leisure activities
  • During weekends, she engages in various leisure activities like hiking and cooking
recreational pursuits

Usually used in a more formal or organized context to describe activities done for relaxation and enjoyment.

  • Camping and mountain biking are some of the recreational pursuits they enjoy
  • The community center offers various recreational pursuits, including tennis and yoga

Examples of usage

  • Reading is one of her favorite pastimes.
  • For many, gardening is a relaxing pastime.
  • His pastimes include painting and hiking.
  • I enjoy cooking as a pastime.
  • Playing musical instruments can be a rewarding pastime.

Translations

Translations of the word "pastimes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น passatempos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฐเค‚เคœเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zeitvertreibe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hiburan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozrywki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅจฏๆฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท passe-temps

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasatiempos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸlence

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุงูŠุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbavy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกbavy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆ้ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prosti ฤas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tรณmstundir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า“ัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™ylษ™ncษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasatiempos

Etymology

The term 'pastime' originated in the late 15th century, combining 'past' (meaning 'gone by, in time') and 'time.' Originally, it referred to activities that passed the time pleasantly. Over the centuries, the concept of pastimes has evolved to encompass a wide range of leisure activities that people engage in for enjoyment and relaxation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,883, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.