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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This is one of the most exciting aspects of home hobby gardening.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
What began as a hobby has grown into a serious creative outlet.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Take up knitting or a new hobby The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Library offers free knitting and other creative tutorials to cardholders.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
This is one of the most exciting aspects of home hobby gardening.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2026
What began as a hobby has grown into a serious creative outlet.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Take up knitting or a new hobby The Cincinnati & Hamilton County Library offers free knitting and other creative tutorials to cardholders.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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