Synonyms of hobbyist

hobbyist

noun

as in amateur

a person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession

a book on crafting fine wood furniture that is intended for the home hobbyist

Synonyms & Similar Words

• amateur
• tinkerer
• layman
• dabbler
• enthusiast
• nonexpert
• potterer
• nonprofessional
• dilettante
• fan
• putterer
• generalist
• jack-of-all-trades
• devotee
• aficionado
• all-rounder
• general practitioner
• buff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expert
• specialist
• authority
• professional
• pro

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hobbyist

Among the largest companies in the trading card and collectibles industry, PSA’s progress toward fully reopening will be closely monitored by hobbyists and competitors alike. — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Jenny Hughes is a serial hobbyist, plant parent, and actual parent to a 1-year-old. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 24 Oct. 2026

Over the past month or so, these kinds of unexpected projects have gone viral with incredible frequency thanks to new AI tools, as hobbyists take apart games and then rebuild them for new platforms. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Golfers, runners, birdwatchers, bikers, anglers and hobbyists of all stripes in and around Washington have long found common ground on the grassy peninsula of East Potomac Park. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026

This is the most competitive time of year for New England’s hobbyists, who describe their pumpkins almost like parents describe a newborn. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Material options also give hobbyists room to grow, from decorative models and transparent pieces to functional projects using Tough 1500 V2. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026

Anyone who has seen enough war movies is probably familiar with mine detectors, which are basically a military variant of a hobbyist's metal detector. — New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026

While Heritage and other elite auction houses showcase cards and accept bids online and in-person, hobbyist websites, such as Vintage Non-Sports, Blowout Cards and Fanatics Collect, are doing a brisk auction business. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026