pastime

Example Sentences

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The self-proclaimed homebodies share that their ideal quality pastime is rewatching “Grey’s Anatomy” for the third time, sitting together in silence while enjoying cookie milkshakes, or spending a weekend away in nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Vast news deserts with no local coverage exist across the country, and independent reporting of any issue, concern, pastime, government action, youth activity or local PTA is nearly impossible to find.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

As messaging and FaceTime become younger generations’ preferred communication methods, phoning friends is an increasingly rare pastime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The competitive pastime has spawned a whole industry of content creators offering weekly tips for anyone looking to gain an edge as they sift through stats and manage transfers.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Long strolls were her favorite pastime, and that particular afternoon, the temperature was breezy enough to prevent her from getting too hot in her coat and head scarf.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi