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.
plural -s
1
archaic
: one that is preoccupied with a pet idea or cranky obsession
2
: one that has one or more hobbies
especially
: one that is particularly fond of cultivating hobbies
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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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Two guest rooms — ideal for Kamal and Riva’s twin daughters — connect through a former sleeping porch with a fireplace and built-ins, creating flexible space for an office, hobby room or hangout area.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Maybe over the summer Timothee Chalamet can find a new hobby.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The retailer is embracing the trend of digital minimalism and analog hobbies this year, releasing hundreds of beginner-friendly kits that anyone can craft with.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
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Noun
Dating, courtship, fun, hobbies, creativity, sports and games will all be on the top of your mind.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Two guest rooms — ideal for Kamal and Riva’s twin daughters — connect through a former sleeping porch with a fireplace and built-ins, creating flexible space for an office, hobby room or hangout area.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Maybe over the summer Timothee Chalamet can find a new hobby.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
The retailer is embracing the trend of digital minimalism and analog hobbies this year, releasing hundreds of beginner-friendly kits that anyone can craft with.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
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 19 Jun. 2026.
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