SINCE 1828
hobby
noun (1)
hob·by
| \ ˈhä-bē
\
\
plural hobbies
Definition of hobby
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a small Old World falcon (Falco subbuteo) that is dark blue above and white below with dark streaking on the breast
hobby
noun (2)
plural hobbies
Definition of hobby (Entry 2 of 2)
: 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.
Other Words from hobby
Noun (2)
hobbyist
\ ˈhä-bē-ist
\
noun
\
noun
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for hobby
hobby
noun
hob·by
| \ ˈhä-bē
\
\
plural hobbies
Kids Definition of hobby
: an interest or activity engaged in for pleasure
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on hobby
What made you want to look up hobby? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
What did you just call me?! A Quiz
-
- If a member of the audience describes your speech as bombastic, does that person mean it is:
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Share hobby
Resources for hobby