hobbyist

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

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Recent Examples of hobbyist Even hobbyists are investing in online classes for music, photography, or language learning. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 This printer is designed for enthusiasts who want to experiment with multicolor projects, hobbyists who want a reliable machine that keeps up with complex designs, or professionals looking for affordable prototyping tools. Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 2 Sep. 2025 For decades, Popular Science has highlighted the work of hobbyists. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025 Expect rare varieties, elaborate floral installations, and a marketplace for collectors and hobbyists alike. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025 Since 2015, the Hellcat has been Dodge's hallmark engine, attracting collectors, hobbyists and power enthusiasts from across the country. Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 18 July 2025 The only similar gadget out there was the OpenROV, an open source effort that offers kits for hobbyists. IEEE Spectrum, 10 May 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbyist
Noun
  • Nolthenius hopes that more astronomers – professionals and amateurs – will turn their eyes to the skies to observe Quaoar's occultations.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • On the surface, almost every ability in the game is designed for amateurs to pick up with little experience.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The tinkerer was a socialite and widow named Josephine Cochrane.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • His uncle Leo, a naval engineer, noticed that his nephew was a budding tinkerer and gave him a Kodak photo-chemistry set for his sixth birthday.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2025

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“Hobbyist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbyist. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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