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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Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Other stress-relievers, such as yoga, breath work, meditation, connecting to hobbies and people that support you and your wellbeing, are essential to living a life with less anxiety, and more positivity.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Gomez and others have sensed the shock of fear in the dance community, which includes not only Latino dancers but people from a range of backgrounds who consider Latin dance more of a lifestyle than a hobby.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
When Crawford was around 13 years old, racing became more than just a hobby.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Takaichi played drums in a heavy metal band in college and lists scuba diving, playing musical instruments, martial arts and watching baseball as hobbies.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
Other stress-relievers, such as yoga, breath work, meditation, connecting to hobbies and people that support you and your wellbeing, are essential to living a life with less anxiety, and more positivity.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Gomez and others have sensed the shock of fear in the dance community, which includes not only Latino dancers but people from a range of backgrounds who consider Latin dance more of a lifestyle than a hobby.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
When Crawford was around 13 years old, racing became more than just a hobby.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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