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.
Examples of hobby in a Sentence
Noun (2)
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Pick up a new hobby or make a regular date with a friend for a phone call.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
Soren asked them to make wine with them on the side at a very tiny scale as a hobby.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
By contrast, only 24 percent said political alignment was important, while 28 percent prioritized having similar hobbies.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Started as a homebrewing hobby in the 1980s, the commercial craft beer industry has grown exponentially during the new millennium, expanding from 1,566 breweries to nearly 10,000 as of 2023, according to the Brewers Association.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Pick up a new hobby or make a regular date with a friend for a phone call.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 24 Feb. 2025
Soren asked them to make wine with them on the side at a very tiny scale as a hobby.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
By contrast, only 24 percent said political alignment was important, while 28 percent prioritized having similar hobbies.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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