pastime
2 synonyms and 5 antonyms for pastime, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Antonyms
How to use pastime
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
favourite pastime
national pastime
harmless pastime
Etymology
From Middle English passe tyme, literally "pass the time" — a direct English coinage modelled on French passetemps.
Full origin of pastime →Frequently asked questions
What does “pastime” mean?
The word “pastime” means an activity you do purely for enjoyment or to fill spare time. In plain terms, something you do for fun or to occupy your free time, not for work or necessity.
How do you pronounce “pastime”?
“Pastime” is pronounced PAS-tym (/ˈpæs.taɪm/ in IPA).
How do you use “pastime” in a sentence?
Here is “pastime” used in a sentence: “Gardening has become her favourite pastime since retiring.”
What part of speech is “pastime”?
“Pastime” is a noun.
Where does the word “pastime” come from?
The word “pastime” comes from French. From Middle English passe tyme, literally "pass the time" — a direct English coinage modelled on French passetemps.
