pastime pastime /ˈpæˌstaɪm/

noun

1. () A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)  ( pursuit , pastime , interest )
   a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
    Sailing is her favorite pastime
   sailing is her favorite pastime
    His main pastime is gambling
   his main pastime is gambling
    He counts reading among his interests
   he counts reading among his interests
    They criticized the boy for his limited pursuits
   they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits