pastime
Way to relax
A pastime is an activity done for enjoyment in one's spare time: Gardening is her favorite pastime.
The word emphasizes pleasant occupation rather than productive work—something that makes time pass agreeably.
Reading, fishing, and collecting stamps are classic pastimes.
Unscheduled personal hours
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
- holidayDay of rest
vacation · sabbatical · retreat · day off · repose · idle hours · spare time · off-duty
Skillful manual creation
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- gardeningTending plants recreationally
- paintingPigment on canvas
drawing · pottery · quilting · scrapbooking · beading · calligraphy · birdwatching · philately
Organized competitive activities
- sportsCompetitive physical activities
- playRecreation or staged drama
- outingShort recreational trip
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
hiking · camping · fishing · sightseeing · excursion · socializing · gathering · card games
Releasing coiled tension
- meditationFocused attention practice
- readingInterpreting written text
- loungingReclining in idleness
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
daydreaming · strolling · bathing · yoga · mindfulness · hammocking · sunbathing · stargazing
free time
Unscheduled personal hours
- downtimePeriod of non-operation
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- weekendEnd-of-week rest days
holiday · vacation · sabbatical · retreat · day off · repose · idle hours · spare time · off-duty · break
crafting
Skillful manual creation
- knittingLoop-based textile making
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- gardeningTending plants recreationally
painting · drawing · pottery · quilting · scrapbooking · beading · calligraphy · birdwatching · philately · numismatics
games
Organized competitive activities
picnic · hiking · camping · fishing · sightseeing · excursion · socializing · gathering · card games · board games
unwinding
Releasing coiled tension
- meditationFocused attention practice
- readingInterpreting written text
- loungingReclining in idleness
napping · daydreaming · strolling · bathing · yoga · mindfulness · hammocking · sunbathing · stargazing · journaling
movies
Feature-length filmed entertainment
drama · cinema · musicals · opera · ballet · festivals · spectacles · shows · plays · binge-watching
- recreationgames, sports, fun, play, swimming
- gamesboard games, card games, board game, card game, video games
- hobbiesknitting circles, skateboarding, model trains, write, writing
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- merrimentmirth, laugh, gaiety, merriment, chuckle
- national pastimeCountry's beloved sport
- American pastimeThe national sport
- childhood pastimeYoung person's recreational activity
- family pastimeActivity kin share regularly
- ancient pastimeLongstanding recreational activity
- modern pastimesCurrent era's leisure activities