hobby
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- noun
- /ˈhɑːbi/
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- Gardening is a relaxing hobby that allows me to connect with nature.
- hobbies and interests
- hobbies and pastimes
- hobbies and crafts
And wow, it's fun to have hobbies outside of your job.
- And wow, it's fun to have hobbies outside of your job.
- We have the same job, the same hobbies, the same friend.
- What I mean, what I call redneck hobbies, redneck pastimes.
- Like choose a hobby, choose a career.
- When did Viva switch from a hobby to a career for you?
- Because I, I don't, I had zero hobbies other than than boozing.
- And it was like my hobby that I just enjoyed so much.
- Everyone has this one hobby that they like doing.
- There is no time for hobbies or reading or anything.
- And like, you know, get a hobby, go to the gym, stop whining.
- But you're talking about work and hobbies basically in the same breath.
- Go get some friends, go do a hobby, volunteer somewhere.
- OK, Reading is a hobby, watching TV is a hobby.
- Don't sell your hobbies, do your hobbies for you.
Examples
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I told you, it's more than just a hobby for me.
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After supper, everyone brought out some hobby or game onto the porch.
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Everyone has this one hobby that they like doing.
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Okay, well, girl's got to have a hobby, huh?
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Truth be told, politics is more of a hobby to me.
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Lots of people cook for a hobby.
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And wow, it's fun to have hobbies outside of your job.
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You should have goals and hobbies that are yours alone.
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Most people don't do their hobby as their profession.
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And like, you know, get a hobby, go to the gym, stop whining.
Synonyms
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An activity you do for fun or to relax
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A thing you do regularly for fun in your free time
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An activity you do for pleasure in your free time
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A hobby you do for pleasure besides your main job
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An activity or hobby someone enjoys a lot
An activity done in free time for fun or rest
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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Etymology
Hobby comes from the old phrase hobby-horse, a child's toy horse that people pretended to 'ride' for fun. People began to call a favourite pastime a 'hobby-horse', and the name was shortened to hobby, which is why a hobby is an activity you enjoy in your free time.