American pastime

Bat and ball

Baseball.

The phrase America's pastime or the American pastime refers specifically to baseball, reflecting the sport's deep historical roots in American culture from the mid-19th century onward.

The term is sometimes used ironically for other widely practiced activities: Complaining about Congress is the real American pastime.

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tailgating · tailgate party · county fairs · rodeos · comic books · fishing · bowling · state fairs · golf · picnicking · block party · jazz festivals · apple pie · theme parks · Little League · minor league · national anthem · tennis

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cultural origin/national identity

American pastimecricket

Chirping legged insect

European football · rugby · sumo wrestling · hockey · Australian rules football

popularity/cultural status in America

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Field sport with goals

basketball · soccer · esports · lacrosse

activity type

American pastimelabor

Strenuous effort; also childbirth

toil · drudgery · obligation · grind · duty

Family

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Mostly American · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G