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

The weapon was found by hobbyist Marcin Wiśniewski in the Gdańsk Forest District in northern Poland, near the Baltic coast. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026

This was made clear by a little hobbyist investigation from Google software engineer Fabien Sanglard. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

But casual collectors will be shifting some focus to football with the NFL season closing in and hardcore hobbyists have likely already done so to grab key cards at a discount. — Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 7 July 2026

He’s found through his own experience that training veteran film professionals on how to use AI tools is far more effective than teaching solo hobbyists making AI videos on their phones how to collaborate on a film set. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 7 July 2026

Apple Photos is a fine option for photo hobbyists and a must-download for iPhone users, but the cross-platform Google Photos remains our Editors' Choice winner for entry-level photo editing software. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

The surge in demand for Beyblade has seen hobbyists lining up outside toy shops in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with some traveling as far as Japan to get their hands on the rarest models, which are being resold for up to $80 by scalpers online, 10 times more than the original price. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

But most such fishers in Destin are hobbyists. — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 June 2026

Many high-end retirement communities create small-scale paradises with activities all day for hobbyists, lifelong learners, and social butterflies. — Literary Hub, 18 June 2026