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How do you spell Pastime?

Correct spelling

pastime

One S. PAST + TIME, but only one S when combined.

Why is pastime spelled this way?

One S and no double T. It's PAST + TIME, meaning something that passes the time. The compound simplifies into a single word.

Common misspellings of pastime

passtimepasttimepast timepasttme

Example

Reading is my favorite pastime.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "pastime". One S. PAST + TIME, but only one S when combined.
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