Synonyms of hobbyists

hobbyists

noun

plural of hobbyist

as in amateurs

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

• amateurs
• tinkerers
• laymen
• dabblers
• nonprofessionals
• enthusiasts
• nonexperts
• potterers
• fans
• dilettantes
• putterers
• generalists
• devotees
• aficionados
• buffs
• jacks-of-all-trades
• all-rounders
• general practitioners

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• professionals
• experts
• authorities
• specialists
• pros

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hobbyists

Kindu Franklin said most of the people caught flying drones around World Cup venues are hobbyists with no intent to harm the crowd of soccer fans below. — Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 14 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

This is Google’s solution for hobbyists who want to make their own apps and share them with a small group. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026