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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Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate.
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But Lamby isn't just a pretty face with a quirky hobby.
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Noun
Bryce Holmes designs roller coasters as a hobby and posts them on social media.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2025
Using only sand and water, learn how to craft detailed sculptures from a 25-year sand-sculpting expert and take your new hobby to your next beach vacation.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Enter low-pressure hobbies, ones that won’t pile more stress onto your already-full plate.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 5 May 2025
But Lamby isn't just a pretty face with a quirky hobby.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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