On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Pastime. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as interest or pursuit and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Pastime meaning
Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
Synonyms of Pastime
Using Pastime
- The main meaning on this page is: Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
- Useful related words include: interest, pursuit, diversion, recreation.
- In the example corpus, pastime often appears in combinations such as: popular pastime, pastime for, pastime in.
Context around Pastime
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 5 middle, 11 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Pastime
- In this selection, "pastime" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 21.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, popular, american and favourite stand out and add context to how "pastime" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a popular pastime and a favorite pastime for millions. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "pastime" sits close to words such as accomplices, aden and arduous, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with pastime
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Now cosplay has become Bruinn's favourite pastime. (8 words)
Getting a soda at Sonic became a popular pastime. (9 words)
The SIU investigators believed a sadistic blood-lust had fuelled Martin’s sick pastime. (14 words)
I do believe national pride around the national pastime would form and interest would grow if the U.S. played the Dominicans in the semifinals on March 19 and Japan and Shohei Ohtani in the March 21 final. (38 words)
Just when you thought bureaucratic overreach was a strictly American pastime, your friends across the pond have decided to toss our hats — or should I say, tulips — into the ring. (32 words)
In his pastime, he would compete in the Bowling League in Rio Rancho, N.M. He was a professional bowler in his own league and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. (29 words)
Example sentences (20)
Getting a soda at Sonic became a popular pastime.
However, it wasn't until the 21st century that sports betting became a popular pastime in the country.
I do believe national pride around the national pastime would form and interest would grow if the U.S. played the Dominicans in the semifinals on March 19 and Japan and Shohei Ohtani in the March 21 final.
In his pastime, he would compete in the Bowling League in Rio Rancho, N.M. He was a professional bowler in his own league and thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
Inspired by the Japanese video game, Easter Egg is an amusing pastime to fill those empty minutes.
I’ve made this resolution because lately I’ve been treating my favourite media as a game of catch-up rather than a relaxing pastime.
Just when you thought bureaucratic overreach was a strictly American pastime, your friends across the pond have decided to toss our hats — or should I say, tulips — into the ring.
Karaoke is a hugely popular pastime in the Philippines and Papa J’s runs regular open-mic karaoke sessions.
Missing in the NDS – and no surprise here – is any sense that war is humanity’s worst pastime.
Mr Hopkinson said: “Thirty years ago this was a niche and cliquey pastime but now it’s so accessible.
Now cosplay has become Bruinn's favourite pastime.
Or you could follow the local tradition of driving past (without visiting) Peter Van the Party Man on Springbank Road - a favourite pastime, we're led to believe.
Religiously inspired violence is a favorite tool, including the new trend of supporting jungle justice for any purported blasphemy as a pastime to show ‘Muslim’ reputation.
Searching for sea glass along the shores of P.E.I. is a popular pastime.
Songbird competitions have been a pastime in the Caribbean for centuries, with the birds judged on such factors as how many times they chirp or sing.
The (actual) Green Book: The rise of the automobile age brought with it the rise of the road trip as an American pastime.
The combination of convenience, variety, and innovative technology has made them a favorite pastime for millions of players worldwide.
The pastime is also more accessible than ever with Little Angler Kits now available for fishers from the next generation in time for the summer holidays.
The Roller Wave was founded in 2016 by Brooklyn native Harry Martin to share his passion for roller disco and bring back the classic New York pastime.
The SIU investigators believed a sadistic blood-lust had fuelled Martin’s sick pastime.
Common combinations with pastime
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- popular pastime 22×
- pastime for 17×
- pastime in 16×
- favorite pastime 16×
- pastime of 14×
- national pastime 13×
- as pastime 9×
- favourite pastime 8×
- pastime and 8×
- american pastime 6×