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

Greg’s colleagues from over the years describe him as fiercely competitive, not just with work projects but also with hobbies like running and weight lifting. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026

The data showed that on Faire’s platform, orders for crafts and hobbies rose 58 percent, games 55 percent and puzzles 40 percent. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Agents can also help people with hobbies and personal goals and interests by connecting agents to health and fitness apps, smart home devices and financial services. — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Assembling in public spaces to learn our hobbies or form or join existing guilds teaches not only patience and attention but how to have relationships. — Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Cue the Instagram infographics on how to develop analog hobbies; viral videos of young people simply socializing without their phones, digital detox camps, and the under 13 social media bans. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

In practice, that means asking how pain is affecting everyday life — from movement and exercise to work, hobbies and the activities that help someone feel like themselves. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Cleaning graves grew in popularity during the pandemic The trend was particularly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people searched for safe hobbies, finding connections over death during a pandemic. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

His hobbies consist of playing video games and golf with some of his teammates from the Red Bulls, but soccer is never far from his mind. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026