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.
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Noun (2)
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
What had begun as a hobby eventually blossomed into a thriving business.
—John Russell, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
In that time, he's gained more than 200,000 subscribers, posting thousands of videos and turning a hobby into a full-time job.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verstappen's involvement in sim racing has been more than a mere hobby.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Their journey began in a corner of their basement as a hobby, and the company now employs 12 workers.
—Eric Noll, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
What had begun as a hobby eventually blossomed into a thriving business.
—John Russell, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
In that time, he's gained more than 200,000 subscribers, posting thousands of videos and turning a hobby into a full-time job.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verstappen's involvement in sim racing has been more than a mere hobby.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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