Definition of pursuit

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • pursuit is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • pursuit is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • pursuit is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of pursuit


  • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) (noun)

    Examples

    1. they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits

    Synonyms

    1. interest
    2. pastime
  • an auxiliary activity (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. avocation
    2. by-line
    3. hobby
    4. sideline
    5. spare-time activity
  • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture (noun)

    Examples

    1. the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit

    Synonyms

    1. chase
    2. following
    3. pursual
  • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria (noun)

    Examples

    1. the pursuit of love

    Synonyms

    1. pursuance
    2. quest

See definition of pursuit in Merriam Webster