ˈɪntəɹɪst ˈɪntəɹəst ˈpæs.taɪm pəˈsjuːt pɝˈsuːt pəˈʃʉːt a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) sailing is her favorite pastime his main pastime is gambling he counts reading among his interests they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits