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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Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
My my mom would write fantasy novels as a hobby when since forever, and would give them to us to read.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even beneficial to your physical and mental health, starting a vegetable garden can seem a bit intimidating.
—Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Related:More than a hobby: Birdwatching retirees, seniors contribute to Project FeederWatch data
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—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Zhenning enjoys photography Zhenning picked up photography as a hobby later in life after Simu purchased him a camera.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Video games have long been seen as just a hobby but these days even universities see the importance of eSports.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
The hobby began for Hamber after his daughter bought him a telescope for Christmas nearly seven years ago.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Given the variety of gift types and price points on our list, there’s something for tweens with any hobbies or interests and families with any budget.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
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But also finding hobbies that don’t really have a purpose other than just enjoyment.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
My my mom would write fantasy novels as a hobby when since forever, and would give them to us to read.
—Abc News, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2024
But while a horticultural hobby can be rewarding, and even beneficial to your physical and mental health, starting a vegetable garden can seem a bit intimidating.
—Kate Morgan, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
Related:More than a hobby: Birdwatching retirees, seniors contribute to Project FeederWatch data
1.
—Cecilia Garzella, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
Zhenning enjoys photography Zhenning picked up photography as a hobby later in life after Simu purchased him a camera.
—Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Video games have long been seen as just a hobby but these days even universities see the importance of eSports.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2024
The hobby began for Hamber after his daughter bought him a telescope for Christmas nearly seven years ago.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Given the variety of gift types and price points on our list, there’s something for tweens with any hobbies or interests and families with any budget.
—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Hobby.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hobby. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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hobby
noun
hob·by
ˈhäb-ē
plural hobbies
: an interest or activity to which a person devotes time for pleasure
hobbyist
noun
-ē-əst
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