Synonyms of hobbies

hobbies

noun

plural of hobby

as in pursuits

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure

his ranch is just a weekend hobby—he makes his real money as an investment banker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuits
• sports
• avocations
• amusements
• pastimes
• recreations
• entertainments
• hobbyhorses
• relaxations
• diversions
• distractions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hobbies

Fly fishing, while not one of my husband’s hobbies, is a favorite for some of his friends. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026

From building new skills to exploring local experiences and creating space for reflection, embracing personal hobbies, interests and activities during downtime can have a positive impact on one’s energy and perspective. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Ask others to join in on the hobbies and activities that make your heart sing. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

Where Gen Z seems to go along as an antidote to digital overload, the same hobbies are the only retirement lifestyle that many can afford. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 31 July 2026

The best hobbies are the ones that keep you curious, connected, creative, and moving long before retirement. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Many young people are also making a concerted effort to cut screen time and pick up offline hobbies like hiking or painting. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Rock climbing was among his many hobbies, which also included snowboarding, tennis, photography, sailing, jazz piano, art and design, skydiving and cooking. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Somewhere along the way, hobbies have become another thing to perform. — Meehika Barua, Time, 20 July 2026