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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Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 17 Nov. 2025
Using Friend Schiffmann said he’s spoken with users who have developed deep, emotional relationships with their Friend devices, including one who was convinced to pick up an old hobby of developing video games after being bullied for it as a kid.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
French was just the latest in a long line of hobbies, none of which had lasted more than six months.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
From cozy cashmere layers to Coach bags and Ugg slippers, these Christmas gifts for women will land because they’re chosen with her individual style, habits, and hobbies in mind, not just what looks impressive in the box.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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Noun
His favorite hobbies include bodysurfing the Jersey Shore and making the under-33 club at the Flamingo Miniature Golf Course.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 17 Nov. 2025
Using Friend Schiffmann said he’s spoken with users who have developed deep, emotional relationships with their Friend devices, including one who was convinced to pick up an old hobby of developing video games after being bullied for it as a kid.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
French was just the latest in a long line of hobbies, none of which had lasted more than six months.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
From cozy cashmere layers to Coach bags and Ugg slippers, these Christmas gifts for women will land because they’re chosen with her individual style, habits, and hobbies in mind, not just what looks impressive in the box.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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