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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Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
The music was arranged by her father, who frequently arranges music as a hobby, his wife said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
What began as a hobby evolved into a career, supported by commissions and encouragement from fellow Malagasy photographers, including Kevin Ramarohetra.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
And now, in midlife, painting has become more than a hobby.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Noun
What began as a hobby now earns her over 73,000 Instagram followers.
—Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
The music was arranged by her father, who frequently arranges music as a hobby, his wife said.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
What began as a hobby evolved into a career, supported by commissions and encouragement from fellow Malagasy photographers, including Kevin Ramarohetra.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
And now, in midlife, painting has become more than a hobby.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hobby
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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