Hobby
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɒ.bi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hobby is a noun meaning An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
Meaning
An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.
More Meanings
- (equestrianism) An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby.
- Synonym of hobby horse (“a favorite topic”).
- Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.
Example Sentences
take up a hobby
give up your hobby
I like to collect stamps from different countries as a hobby.
He hawked – from nearby Esher, Richard Fox sent a servant with a hobby, which Henry received enthusiastically – and hunted, sending a present of freshly slaughtered deer to Princess Mary.
Word Forms
- hobbies
Synonyms for hobby
Depending on context, synonyms include avocation, pastime, amusement, diversion, divertisement, fancy.
Antonyms for hobby
Common opposites include work.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include avocation, sideline, hobbyhorse, cockhorse, by-line, tinkering.
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