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View usage for: (hɒbi) Word forms: plural hobbiescountable nounA hobby is an activity that you enjoy doing in your spare time. My hobbies are letter writing, football, music, photography, and tennis. Synonyms: pastime, relaxation, leisure pursuit, sideline More Synonyms of hobby hobby in British English 1 (ˈhɒbɪ) nounWord forms: plural -bies1. an activity pursued in spare time for pleasure or relaxation 2. archaic or dialect a small horse or pony 3. short for hobbyhorse (sense 1) 4. an early form of bicycle, without pedals Derived forms hobbyist (ˈhobbyist) noun Word origin C14 hobyn, probably variant of proper name Robin; compare dobbinhobby in British English 2 (ˈhɒbɪ) nounWord forms: plural -biesany of several small Old World falcons, esp the European Falco subbuteo, formerly used in falconry Word origin C15: from Old French hobet, from hobe falcon; probably related to Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll, turn hobby in American English 1 (ˈhɑbi) nounWord forms: plural ˈhobbies1. Archaic a medium-sized, vigorous horse 3. something that one likes to do or study in one's spare time; favorite pastime or avocation Derived forms hobbyist (ˈhobbyist) noun Word origin ME hobi < hobin, dim. of Robert, Robert 1hobby in American English 2 (ˈhɑbi) nounWord forms: plural ˈhobbies a small European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking Word origin ME hobi < OFr hobei, hobel, dim. of hobe, a hawk < Du hobben, to move back and forth, akin to hop 1 © Galabin Vasilev Asenov, shutterstock Examples of 'hobby' in a sentencehobby Shave it off or find a new hobby.Make friends through new interests and hobbies.Photography is my favourite hobby.I thought they were genuinely interested in me, my hobbies and interests.As well as work experience, highlight your hobbies, interests and any charity work or volunteering.His favourite hobby was car surfing, clinging on to the roofs of cars as his friends drove at 50mph.We just want to enjoy our hobby without harassment.They threw the hobby horse into the drink.They think of music as a hobby that almost anybody can do with minimum training.What are your interests and hobbies out of work?The moon will ignite ambitions and a new hobby could turn into a career.He listed cartoons and pubs as his hobbies and enjoyed reciting comic verse.People with hobby horses feel right at home.Her favourite hobby was to dress incognito and shop for bargains in the town.Then again your idea might grow out of a hobby or interest.Some perverse flirtation as a new hobby for when he comes home from work.It is his fascination and his hobby horse.Going to the theatre is one of my favourite hobbies.The best way of making new friends is to find new hobbies and interests to share.In seminary we were cautioned not to beat on a few hobby horses.He works for pest control and has no interests or hobbies.He highlights the absurdities of his new hobby without blithely mocking.Question Choose an activity or hobby that you are interested in. Music was a hobby, and then it became a bigger part of my life.Her actor boyfriend was quick to give his seal of approval, swapping martial arts for a hobby in photography. Word lists withhobby preyBritish English: hobby / ˈhɒbɪ/ NOUN A hobby is something that you enjoy doing in your spare time, for example reading or playing tennis. My hobbies are music and tennis. - American English: hobby
- Arabic: هِوَايَةٌ
- Brazilian Portuguese: hobby
- Chinese: 业余爱好
- Croatian: hobi
- Czech: hobby
- Danish: hobby
- Dutch: hobby
- European Spanish: pasatiempo
- Finnish: harrastus
- French: passe-temps
- German: Hobby
- Greek: χόμπι
- Italian: passatempo
- Japanese: 趣味
- Korean: 취미
- Norwegian: hobby
- Polish: hobby
- European Portuguese: hobby
- Romanian: pasiune
- Russian: хобби
- Latin American Spanish: pasatiempo
- Swedish: hobby
- Thai: งานอดิเรก
- Turkish: hobi
- Ukrainian: хобі
- Vietnamese: sở thích
Chinese translation of 'hobby' n (c) -
爱(愛)好 (àihào) (种(種), zhǒng)
Definition an activity pursued in one's spare time for pleasure or relaxation My hobbies include tennis, music, and photography. Synonyms relaxation leisure pursuit sideline avocation (formal) favourite occupation (leisure) activity Additional synonymsSynonyms hobby, occupation, recreation, diversion, pastimeDefinition a pleasant or amusing pastime or activity Finger-painting is an excellent diversion. Synonyms pastime, play, game, sport, delight, pleasure, entertainment, hobby, relaxation, recreation, enjoyment, distraction, amusement, gratification, divertissement, beguilement |