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.
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Noun (2)
his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker
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Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There is something to be said for a stable, borderline boring outcome for the Giants here, however, if Wilson’s only off-field hobby is to get his picture taken at every location in New York City before the ball kicks off in Week 1.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
It it, much like hobby horsing itself, one that also feels unexpected, occasionally misunderstood, and deserving of a closer look.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Violent altercations appear to have been something of a hobby for the immensely influential artist, who was born in Milan in 1571 and made his name in Rome.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
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Noun
For Lucy, finding the perfect someone is an equation consisting of height, looks, occupation, earnings, hobbies and the like.
—Scott Phillips, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
There is something to be said for a stable, borderline boring outcome for the Giants here, however, if Wilson’s only off-field hobby is to get his picture taken at every location in New York City before the ball kicks off in Week 1.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
It it, much like hobby horsing itself, one that also feels unexpected, occasionally misunderstood, and deserving of a closer look.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
Violent altercations appear to have been something of a hobby for the immensely influential artist, who was born in Milan in 1571 and made his name in Rome.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 10 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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