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pastime
What does pastime mean?
pastime (noun): a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use pastime in a sentence?
- Sailing is her favorite pastime. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce pastime?
/ˈpæˌstaɪm/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does pastime come from?
From earlier passtime, pass-time, from Middle English passe tyme, passetyme, calque of Middle French passetemps.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “pastime” mean?
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an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
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