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Meanings of pastime in anglès

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An activity that a person enjoys doing in their spare time (such as stamp collecting or knitting).

portuguès
passatempo
català
entreteniment
espanyol
afición

A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

entreteniment
Usage of pastime in anglès
1
Hiking remains by far the most popular active pastime for activity holidaymakers.
The Irish Times
2
But the debate was a formal skirmishing, a pastime to gain breathing-space.
Night and Day
3
In addition, Halloween and cosplay encourage another popular Japanese pastime: enthusiastic consumption.
Reuters
4
But now, I am weary; the pastime palls; you no longer amuse.
The Grey Cloak
5
Golf became a universal pastime, currently pursued by some 15 million devotees.
The new yorker
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As a result, having sex in parked cars is a national pastime.
The monster of florence
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Largely through his efforts, birdwatching became the popular pastime it is today.
The Irish Times
8
But it was a noble effort at Whataboutery, our new national pastime.
Independent.ie
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A minority pastime a few years ago, biking is now big business.
The Irish Times
10
Cycling is also a favourite pastime for a number of South Africans.
The South African
11
Baseball, our nation's supposed pastime, found itself in a truly dire situation.
Wired
12
SAY: It is God: then leave them in their pastime of cavillings.24
The Koran (Al-Qur'an)
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He was plainly engrossed in the pleasant pastime of conversing with her.
The Rocks of Valpré
14
Banasel was engaged in his usual pastime of tinkering with the equipment.
The Players
15
War was their pastime; it is so now to a great extent.
Life in Morocco and Glimpses Beyond
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The Old Brothens said war was neither a game nor a pastime.
Surrender to the will of the night
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Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
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United States of America
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