plural hobbies
: a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
plural hobbies
: a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation
Writing is just a hobby of his.
Her hobbies include gardening and bird-watching.
Synonyms
Examples of hobby in a Sentence
Noun (2)
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
Recent Examples on the Web
Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This signified the family’s entry into the world of coffee production – and what was supposed to be a retirement hobby became a serious passion for both Greg and Susy.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
My children could code a more functional storefront as a hobby.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2024
Some people might wave off karaoke as a silly hobby, something to liven up boozy birthday parties and lame company events.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Such machines have turned otherwise complex manufacturing into a household hobby.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Over time, the hobby turned into a business called Atlantic Crypto, which filled a garage and later warehouses with GPUs.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 May 2024
That hobby of making wine in the garage inspired a whole new business for the couple from Elkhart Lake.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Owner Michael McMillan, that stranger hunting a hobby after buying a house within walking distance of Del Mar, agreed.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
Noun
Romance, fertility, creativity, hobbies, expression, sports and children could all bring such deep fulfillment to you now.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
This signified the family’s entry into the world of coffee production – and what was supposed to be a retirement hobby became a serious passion for both Greg and Susy.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
My children could code a more functional storefront as a hobby.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 8 May 2024
Some people might wave off karaoke as a silly hobby, something to liven up boozy birthday parties and lame company events.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
Such machines have turned otherwise complex manufacturing into a household hobby.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Over time, the hobby turned into a business called Atlantic Crypto, which filled a garage and later warehouses with GPUs.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 3 May 2024
That hobby of making wine in the garage inspired a whole new business for the couple from Elkhart Lake.
—Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Owner Michael McMillan, that stranger hunting a hobby after buying a house within walking distance of Del Mar, agreed.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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