Definition of PASTIME

pastime

Meanings

Plural: pastimes

Noun

  • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    • "sailing is her favorite pastime"
    • "his main pastime is gambling"
  • Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

Verb

  • To sport; to amuse oneself.

Origin / Etymology

From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.

Scrabble Score: 11

pastime is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pastime is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pastime is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

pastime is a valid Words With Friends word