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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Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) is a nonviolent Klingon whose hobbies include birdwatching.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Waltzing was never one of our major family hobbies.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
When asked about her out-of-the-pool hobbies, Shin paused.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This spurred loud public outcry within the hobby, accusing Collectors of becoming a monopoly within the grading space.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Jay-Den Kraag (Karim Diané) is a nonviolent Klingon whose hobbies include birdwatching.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Waltzing was never one of our major family hobbies.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
When asked about her out-of-the-pool hobbies, Shin paused.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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