Published on 12, July, 2020
It seem that the boundaries are becoming very blurred, with more and more things becoming classed as sport and having a competitive edge. What is the differnce between a game, a sport, and a passtime or hobby?
Pastime is a synonym of hobby but with a subtle difference - pastime tends to mean a more passive persuit (eg watching the Olympics) whereas a hobby is something you actively participate in (eg posting on here how much you hate watching the olympcs).
pastime (noun): something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeablywww.merriam-webster.com/.../pastimehobby (noun): a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxationwww.merriam-webster.com/.../hobby