past time vs pastime :

Definitions

  • n  a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    sailing is her favorite pastime
    his main pastime is gambling
News & Articles


  • Town Honors Military With Baseball Showdown
    America’s pastime gets the local treatment as Town of Oyster Bay officials announced Massapequa’s John J. Burns Town Park will host a special baseball game between the U.S. Military All-Stars and the Long Island Force High School All-Star team on Tuesday, June 25 at 8 p.m. The teams will play for the 2013 Supervisor’s Trophy and honor the sacrifices made by men and women in uniform to protect ...
    June 13, 2013 - Massapequan Observer
  • Americans only care about spying when the other party does it
    Flip-flopping: A national pastime
    June 13, 2013 - The Week via Yahoo! News
  • A Former Player's Take on Fantasy Football in the NFL Locker Room
    Whether you play fantasy football or not, this $1 billion-a-year pastime continues to grow. As it flourishes, its impact on the NFL and its players becomes increasingly more profound. As a former NFL athlete and burgeoning fantasy football addict, I’d like to take you inside the culture of a typical NFL locker room as it relates to the growing hobby that has captivated fans across the nation ...
    June 13, 2013 - Bleacher Report