pastime

/ˈpæs.taɪm/noun

An enjoyable activity that helps you spend your free time pleasantly.

Example sentences

“Gardening is her favorite weekend pastime.”
“Baseball is often called America's national pastime.”

One s in the middle: it comes from 'pass time', not 'past time', and is often misspelled accordingly.

Synonyms for pastime

hobby
pursuit
diversion
recreation

Related words

exercisePhysical activity done to keep the body, and sometimes the mind, strong and healthy.stretchTo reach out or extend your arms, legs, or body to loosen your muscles, especially before or after exercise.leisureTime when you are free from work or other obligations.rematchA second game or contest between the same two opponents.enduranceThe ability to keep going through effort, pain, or difficulty for a long time; stamina.underdogThe person or team that people expect to lose a contest.